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Anaphylactic shock

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A widespread and very serious allergic reaction.

Symptoms include dizziness, loss of consciousness, labored breathing, swelling of the tongue and breathing tubes, blueness of the skin, low blood pressure, heart failure, and death.

Immediate emergency treatment is required for this type of shock, including administration of antivenom in the case of bee or wasp stings

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