Is unrecognized anaphylaxis a cause of sudden unexpected death?

Background: Serum tryptase levels reflect mast cell activation and correlate with anaphylactic reactions. Elevated post‐mortem serum tryptase levels have been found in witnessed fatal anaphylaxis.

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