Drug provocation tests in children: Indications and interpretation.
Drug provocation tests in children are always a problematic task. In the present article the most important aspects of this technique are reviewed, including the differences between children and adults; the main mechanisms involved in drug reaction; how to perform the different tests; and when they are indicated.
Corzo-Higueras
J L
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Málaga Children's Hospital, Spain. joseluisch@hotmail.com
D002648:Child; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007159:Immunologic Tests / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D012882:Skin Tests / Q000379:methods