Citation

Nordt SP. Vet. Hum. Toxico. 2000; 42(1): 12.

Affiliation

California Poison Control System-San Diego, Division of Medical Toxicology, Emergency Medicine, University of California 92103-8025, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, American College of Veterinary Toxicologists)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10670078

Abstract

The clinical manifestations of an anaphylactoid reaction are identical to true anaphylaxis; however, a previous exposure to the offending agent is not needed to manifest these symptoms. We present a case of an anaphylactoid reaction in a 62-y-o female following a first-time envenomation by a rattlesnake. The patient required s.c. epinephrine and i.v. diphenhydramine, methylprednisolone, and ranitidine. She had not been envenomated by a rattlesnake previously or received any horse-derived antivenins in the past.

Language: en