2020
DOI: 10.24953/turkjped.2020.03.004
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Immediate adverse reactions to intravenous immunoglobulin in primary immune deficiencies: a single center experience

Abstract: Background and objective. Adverse reactions related to intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) infusions vary from 1 to 81%, with an average of 20%. They may be classified as immediate; occurring during the infusion itself or delayed; occurring after the infusion has been ceased. In the present study, we aimed to evaluate the frequency of immediate adverse reactions due to IVIG infusions in primary immune deficiency (PID) patients. Methods.The study population was composed of 109 patients. A total of 763 infusions w… Show more

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“…Adverse reactions accompanying IVIG infusions occur, on average, in 20% of patients, and the majority of them are mild [ 34 ]. Flu-like symptoms and headaches appear to be the most common, ranging from mild to moderate severity.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Adverse reactions accompanying IVIG infusions occur, on average, in 20% of patients, and the majority of them are mild [ 34 ]. Flu-like symptoms and headaches appear to be the most common, ranging from mild to moderate severity.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%