Gerbil bite anaphylaxis - A rare case report.
Citation: American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 36(1):171.e5-171.e6, 2018 JanPMID: 29070434Institution: MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: Emergency MedicineForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleSubject headings: *Anaphylaxis/di [Diagnosis] | *Anaphylaxis/et [Etiology] | *Bites and Stings/co [Complications] | *Gerbillinae | Adolescent | Anaphylaxis/dt [Drug Therapy] | Animals | Emergency Service, Hospital | Epinephrine/ad [Administration & Dosage] | Female | Humans | Injections, IntramuscularYear: 2017Local holdings: Available online from MWHC library: 1995 - present, Available in print through MWHC library: 1999 - 2006ISSN:- 0735-6757
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Household pets are well known to cause allergic symptoms in susceptible individuals, most commonly conjunctivitis, rhinitis, bronchospasm or urticaria. The increasing prevalence of exotic pets, including rodents, may introduce novel allergens into the household setting. We describe the case of a 16-year-old female who presented to the emergency department (ED) with an immediate systemic reaction consistent with anaphylaxis following a bite injury from a pet Mongolian gerbil. Although rare, gerbil bite injury represents another possible allergen source for precipitating a severe allergic reaction.
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