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The first step in treatment of serum sickness is always to discontinue the drug or other substance which is suspected of causing the reaction. After that, all treatment is symptomatic. Antihistamines, pain relievers, and corticosteroids may be given.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe most effective.prevention is simple avoidance of antitoxins that may cause serum sickness.
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What is serum sickness?
Serum sickness is a type of delayed allergic response, appearing four to 10 days after exposure to some antibiotics or antiserum, the portion of serum that contains antibodies, such as gamma globulin.
Why is the allergic response in serum sickness delayed?
While other types of allergic reactions may produce a rapid response, the serum sickness reaction is delayed because it takes time for the body to produce antibodies to the new protein.
Can allergy shots cause serum sickness?
No. Even though the treatment solution for allergy shot is sometimes called "allergy serum", there is no serum in these solutions. Serum sickness occurs when a large dose of an animal serum protein or a large dose of some medications are given and the immune system make high doses of immune antibody against that protein. Small capillaries in the joints, kidneys, skin, etc get plugged up by the clumps formed when the antibody joins with the protein. Allergy shots use very week doses because the person is already allergic to the treatment solution. Large doses are required to develop serum sickness.
What is the prognosis for serum sickness?
Most serum sickness reactions are mild, and disappear on their own after one or two weeks as long as the cause is removed. Sometimes, symptoms.may continue for several weeks. In very rare cases.there can be severe reactions and permanent damage.
What areSide affects of penicilan?
The most common adverse reactions to Penicillin are: rash, drug fever, serum sickness, anaphylaxis, neuropathy, and nephropathy.
How is motion sickness treated in alternative medicine?
Alternative treatments for motion sickness have become widely accepted as a standard means of care. They include herbal therapy, acupressure, and homeopathy.
What is the purpose of Ojon hair treatments?
The purpose of Ojon brand hair treatments is to make one's hair healthy. The Ojon system helps to restore and repair damaged hair with a specially formulated proprietary serum.
What are treatments for SCID?
Patients with SCID can be treated with antibiotics and immune serum to protect them from infections. Bone marrow transplants are currently regarded as one of the few effective standard treatments for SCID. In 1990, the.(FDA) approved PEG-ADA.
Plasma minus clotting proteins?
Serum
How can you improve your hair if it doesn't have much shine?
Deep conditioning treatments, moisturizing conditioners, and serum type products all help add shine to the hair.
Immunity that occurs when antibodies come from another source?
If you mean the body is mounting an immune response to foreign antibodies, this can be a case of Type III Hypersensitivity (e.g. serum sickness).
How are pregnancy symptoms treated in alternative medicine?
Alternative medicine offers a variety of treatments for conditions ranging from morning sickness to stretch marks.
