Human seminal plasma anaphylaxis (HSPA): case report and literature review.
Human seminal plasma anaphylaxis (HSPA) is rare but may be life-threatening. The antigen or antigens involved in these reactions reside in a glycoprotein fraction of human seminal plasma (HSP). We report a woman who experienced HSPA. Literature on the subject is reviewed.
Department of Immunology, Allergology and Rheumatology, University of Antwerp, Belgium.
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DG
Ebo
W J
WJ
Stevens
C H
CH
Bridts
L S
LS
De Clerck
D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D003075:Coitus; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000032:analysis; D008213:Lymphocyte Activation; D012661:Semen / Q000276:immunology*; D012882:Skin Tests
D007073:Immunoglobulin E