Fatal and Near-Fatal Anaphylactic Reactions to Food in Children and Adolescents

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Authors

Hugh A. Sampson · Johns Hopkins Medicine

Abstract

Dangerous anaphylactic reactions to food occur in children and adolescents. The failure to recognize the severity of these reactions and to administer epinephrine promptly increases the risk of a fatal outcome.

Topics & Keywords

Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling Mast cells and histamine

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 327, Issue 6, pp. 380-384

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199208063270603

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