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Anaphylaxis
Background
Anaphylaxis is a word coined in 1902 meaning ‘without protection.’ A wide variety of substances (allergens) can induce anaphylaxis. Foods and stinging insects are well known causes, however the most common cause of anaphylaxis across all age groups remains drugs. Latex rubber has also been recognised as a cause of serious allergic reactions (see entry Allergies).
