Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Global · Published 2026-07-17 · DOI 10.1016/j.jacig.2026.100763
Josue A. Valdez, Emily Gansert, Victoria Hough, Alexei Gonzalez-Estrada
A 37-year-old renal transplant candidate experienced recurrent perioperative anaphylaxis during induction. Skin testing during a comprehensive allergy evaluation identified chlorhexidine allergy. After chlorhexidine avoidance and use of povidone iodine, the patient subsequently underwent successful renal transplantation without complications.
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Valdez, J., Gansert, E., Hough, V., et al. (2026). Hidden in plain sight: Chlorhexidine as the culprit in recurrent perioperative anaphylaxis. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Global. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacig.2026.100763