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Am J Health Syst Pharm2021;78(9):781-793.April 22, 2021Journal Article

Iodine allergy: Common misperceptions.

Nicole R Wulf1, John Schmitz2, Amy Choi3, Joan Kapusnik-Uner1
1First Databank, South San Francisco, CA, USA.
2Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
3Stanson Health, Charlotte, NC, USA.
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Abstract

PURPOSE: The current evidence regarding iodine-containing compounds and iodine allergy cross-reactivity is reviewed. SUMMARY: Iodine is an essential human nutrient found in the thyroid gland. It is used in the synthesis of the thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyroxine. Patients who report having adverse reactions to iodine-containing substances are often labelled as having an "iodine allerg…

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