Interactions of killer cell immunoglobin-like receptors (KIR) with human leukocyte antigens (HLA) class I regulate effector functions of key cytotoxic cells of innate and adaptive immunity. The extreme diversity of this interaction is genet…
BACKGROUND: Uterine contractions are recognized as a potential manifestation of anaphylaxis, but literature on their proper management is limited. It is widely recognized that anaphylactic reactions can cause uterine contractions, but littl…
BackgroundAlthough drugs represent a common cause of anaphylaxis, few large studies of drug-induced anaphylaxis have been performed.ObjectiveTo describe the epidemiology and validity of reported drug-induced anaphylaxis in the electronic he…
Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) is a life-threatening, immunologically mediated, and usually drug-induced disease with a high burden to individuals, their families, and society with an annual incidence of 1 to …