SC - To be or not to be....an allergy

[Micaylah]

Ahhhhhhh! Thanks Bear. :)

M.

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>> I just thought of something else as well.
>> 
>> My sister almost died upon receivng her first dose of penicillen a number
>> of
>> years ago. Is this an allergy or something else entirely?
>> 
>> Micaylah
>> 
>Allergies are histaminic reactions to foreign substances.  Previous exposure
>to produce sensitization is a requirement of the process; however,
>sensitivity to one member of a class of substances can sensitize you to the
>entire class.  Penicilliums are fairly common molds.  Most people are
>probably exposed to penicillin long before they are given the drug.  This is
>probably true of most drugs, as a large part of our pharmacopeia is derived
>from natural sources.
>
>Bear 

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