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A Case Report and Literature Review: Chlorhexidine-induced anaphylaxis in a hemodialysis patient.

Giornale italiano di nefrologia : organo ufficiale della Societa italiana di nefrologia · 2026

Chlorhexidine is a widely used antiseptic in healthcare settings, particularly for catheter site preparation in hemodialysis patients. While generally considered safe, chlorhexidine can rarely cause severe IgE-mediated anaphylactic reactions. Here we report the case of a 47-year-old man on maintenance hemodialysis who experienced two episodes of severe allergic reactions during dialysis sessions… Read on PubMed →