Abstract:RATIONALE: Drug hypersensitivity reactions (DHR) are a public health problem, but there are few studies in Brazilian pediatric population. This study analyzes and describes potential factors associated with severity of DHR in children. METHODS: Retrospective data analysis of 235 patients under 18 years old, evaluated in 8 specialized centers in Brazil, from 2009 to April 2018. Patients with a probable or confirmed diagnosis of DHR were included. Patients were classified according to characteristics of the reac… Show more
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