Asystolic cardiac arrest following liposomal amphotericin B infusion: anaphylaxis or compliment activation-related pseudoallergy?
Abstract Allergic reaction to liposomal amphotericin B is rare.We report a case of cardiac arrest footjoy weste herren in a 64-year-old woman following liposomal amphotericin B infusion, requiring resuscitation.We also present the read more results of subsequent skin prick and intradermal testing to liposomal amphotericin on the patient and three healthy controls, highlighting the need for further research into the immunopathogenesis of this reaction.