A 45-year-old male has had a series of equine-made immunizing drugs in preparation for a trip to a Third World country.His wife brings him to the emergency room because he has developed edema of the face,tongue,and throat and is having trouble breathing.What is he experiencing?

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Serum sickness sometimes occurs after repeated injections of equine-made immunizing agents and is characterized by edema of the face,tongue,and throat;rash;urticaria;fever;flushing;dyspnea;and other symptoms.

A 45-Year-Old Male Has Had a Series of Equine-Made Immunizing