PMID: 7512783Nov 1, 1993Paper

Urticaria from erythromycin

Allergologia et immunopathologia
C López SerranoF Martínez Alzamora

Abstract

We report an adverse cutaneous reaction (urticaria) due to erythromycin. A positive skin prick and leukocyte histamine release tests, as well as a positive single-blind, placebo controlled oral challenge to erythromycin, strongly suggest an IgE mediated hypersensitivity mechanism.

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