Epidemiology of anaphylaxis in the United States

Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction characterized by a syndrome of dermatologic and systemic signs and symptoms, at times including cardiovascular collapse from distributive shock. Although it is recognized that the incidence of anaphylaxis is increasing, the extent of it...

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Published inCurrent allergy and asthma reports Vol. 3; no. 1; pp. 30 - 35
Main Authors Matasar, Matthew J, Neugut, Alfred I
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Springer Nature B.V 01.01.2003
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Allergies
Anaphylaxis - epidemiology
Anaphylaxis - etiology
Animals
Disease Susceptibility - epidemiology
Disease Susceptibility - etiology
Europe - epidemiology
Humans
Incidence
Risk Factors
Syndrome
United States - epidemiology
United States
Europe
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Summary:Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction characterized by a syndrome of dermatologic and systemic signs and symptoms, at times including cardiovascular collapse from distributive shock. Although it is recognized that the incidence of anaphylaxis is increasing, the extent of its prevalence, both from individual causes and in toto, remains unclear. Common causes include pharmacologic agents, such as antibiotics and radiocontrast media, as well as foods, insect stings, and latex exposure. The available literature suffers from methodologic shortcomings, limiting the accuracy of estimated prevalence. However, current data suggest that there are approximately 1500 annual deaths from anaphylaxis, and between 2.8 million and 42.7 million Americans are at risk of experiencing an episode of anaphylaxis during their lives.
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ISSN:1529-7322
1534-6315
DOI:10.1007/s11882-003-0007-8