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The allergic reaction for certain drug can be mild rash on body only ? or always it is manifested by a severe anaphylactic shock that can be fatal..?

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Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Drug allergy: Many types of symptoms can be attributed to drug reactions from very mild to severe.

Answered 1/14/2014

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A member asked:

The allergic reaction for certain drug can be mild rash on body only ? or always it is manifested by a severe anaphylactic shock that can be fatal..?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael P Vaughn answered

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