Question - What is the probable mechanism for anaphylaxis associated with rattlesnake bites?
Answer - The cited reference notes “Recent work has shown evidence that snakebite anaphylaxis may be immunoglobulin (Ig)E mediated, particularly with repeated exposure to venom.” (Reimers AR, et al. Are anaphylactic reactions to snake bites immunoglobulin E-mediated? 2000 Clin Exp Allergy. 30:276–282)
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