Definition of anaphylactic shock
: an often severe and sometimes fatal systemic reaction in a susceptible individual upon exposure to a specific antigen (such as wasp venom or penicillin) after previous sensitization that is characterized especially by respiratory symptoms, fainting, itching, and hives
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In comparison, the researchers found that 49% of patients received a prescription for epinephrine, a drug to treat severe or life-threatening allergic reactions, following an anaphylactic shock.
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Yoohyun Jung, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Dec. 2021
In some people, touching the caterpillar can cause allergic reactions, but anaphylactic shock – the most severe allergic reaction – is not commonly one of them.
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Miriam Fauzia, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2021
Fire ants can inflict painful stings multiple times and can cause allergic reactions including anaphylactic shock.
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From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 20 July 2021
Refusers described their experiences with an ex-husband who had gone to jail for molesting two relatives, a son who had died of an accidental overdose and a sister who had nearly died from anaphylactic shock after a vaccine.
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New York Times, 14 May 2021
In my 20s, I was stung by hundreds of yellow jackets and went into anaphylactic shock as my throat began to close up.
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BostonGlobe.com, 11 May 2021
Serious seasonal allergies can cause systemic reactions, like breathing issues or anaphylactic shock.
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Laura Wheatman Hill, chicagotribune.com, 10 Apr. 2021
Serious seasonal allergies can cause systemic reactions like breathing issues or anaphylactic shock.
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Laura Wheatman Hill, chicagotribune.com, 4 Apr. 2021
Her fear stemmed from a frightening experience 18 months ago in which her body went into anaphylactic shock after she was given a special injection before an MRI scan.
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Chris Serres, Star Tribune, 25 Mar. 2021
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“Anaphylactic shock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anaphylactic%20shock. Accessed 28 Jan. 2022.
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