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Anaphylaxis
Life threatening type 1 hypersensitivity allergic reaction (see allergy) occurring in a person or animal exposed to an antigen or hapten to which they have previously been sensitized.
Note: Consequences of the reaction may include angio-edema, vascular collapse, shock, and respiratory distress.
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