Diagnosis of allergic reactions to sulfonamides
Authors: R. S. Gruchalla
Journal: Allergy (1999)

AllergyVolume 54, Issue s58 p. 28-32 Diagnosis of allergic reactions to sulfonamides R. S. Gruchalla, Corresponding Author R. S. Gruchalla Division of Allergy and Immunology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA MD, PhD Associate Professor of Internal Medicine Section Chief, Division of Allergy and Immunology UT Southwestern Medical Center 5323 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75235–8859 USA Tel: 214–648-6370 Fax: 214–648-9100 E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this author R. S. Gruchalla, Corresponding Author R. S. Gruchalla Division of Allergy and Immunology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA MD, PhD Associate Professor of Internal Medicine Section Chief, Division of Allergy and Immunology UT Southwestern Medical Center 5323 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75235–8859 USA Tel: 214–648-6370 Fax: 214–648-9100 E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this author First published: 03 March 2009 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1398-9995.1999.tb04745.xCitations: 15AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL References 1 Lazarou J, Pomeranz B, Corey P. 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