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Medical Conditions - Serum Sickness

An allergic-like reaction is called serum sickness. Medicines that include proteins and are used to treat immunological diseases cause the immune system to react. Antiserum includes antibodies and is given to a person to help shield them from pathogens or dangerous chemicals, which can also cause a reaction.

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I got serum sickness from Penicillin. Should I retest?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Penicillin and related compounds are still frequently used as antibiotics for various purposes.

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