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Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock is a serious allergic reaction. It can begin very quickly, and symptoms may be life-threatening. Read the symptoms.

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Definition

Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock is a serious allergic reaction. It can begin very quickly, and symptoms may be life-threatening. Read the symptoms.

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Canonical title
Anaphylaxis
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Category
Educational Resource
Content type
Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations
Anaphylactic shock
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Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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