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==Background==
#REDIRECT[[Allergic transfusion reaction]]
*Occurs due to immune response to plasma proteins
 
==Clinical Features==
*Symptoms range from urticaria/pruritus to bronchospasm, wheezing, anaphylaxis (rare)
 
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Transfusion reaction types}}
 
==Diagnosis==
 
==Management==
*Stop transfusion until able to evaluate severity of allergic reaction
*Give [[diphenhydramine]]
*Restart transfusion if symptoms are mild
 
==Disposition==
 
==See Also==
*[[Transfusion reaction]]
*[[Acute allergic reaction]]
 
==External Links==
 
==References==
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