Anaphylaxis: a review of causes and mechanisms.
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening syndrome resulting from the sudden release of mast cell- and basophil-derived mediators into the circulation. Foods and medications cause most anaphylaxis for which a cause can be identified, but virtually any agent capable of directly or indirectly activating mast cells or basophils can cause this syndrome. This review discusses the pathophysiologic mechanisms of anaphylaxis, its causes, and its treatment.
Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA.
Stephen F
SF
Kemp
Richard F
RF
Lockey
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000009:adverse effects; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006321:Heart / Q000503:physiopathology; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D012008:Recurrence; D009626:Terminology as Topic
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D004837:Epinephrine