Severe adverse events following benzathine penicillin G injection for rheumatic heart disease prophylaxis: cardiac compromise more likely than anaphylaxis
Conclusion
These results indicate that anaphylaxis is not a major cause of adverse reactions to BPG. An alternative mechanism for sudden death following BPG administration in people with severe RHD is proposed.
Source: Heart Asia - Category: Cardiology Authors: Marantelli, S., Hand, R., Carapetis, J., Beaton, A., Wyber, R. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
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