Anaphylaxis is an immediate-type allergic reaction involving the whole organism. It is the most life-threatening allergic condition. Although there are few exact epidemiological data regarding prevalence, estimates regarding insect sting anaphylaxis range from 1-3% in the general population, but much higher values have been reported by some authors for food and drug-induced anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is the main acute killer of allergic individuals.Although anaphylaxis was discovered at the beginning of the 20th century, there are still many unresolved issues. These include non-IgE-mediated anap.
| ISBN-13: | 9783805594417 |
| ISBN-10: | 3805594410 |
| Publisher: | Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers |
| Publication date: | 2010-01-01 |
| Edition description: | 1 |
| Pages: | 228 |
| Product dimensions: | Height: 10.2 Inches, Length: 7.6 Inches, Weight: 1.8 Pounds, Width: 0.7 Inches |
| Author: | Johannes Ring |
| Language: | en |
| Binding: | Hardcover |