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What is anaphylaxis?

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  • Bob Gravani

    Professor of Food Science, Cornell University

    Cornell University Department of Food Science  
     

    Dr. Robert Gravani is a Professor of Food Science in the Department of Food Science. He received a BS degree in Food Science from Rutgers University and his MS and PhD degrees in Food Science from Cornell University with minors in microbiology and food marketing/management. He was appointed to the food science faculty in 1978 and currently serves as the Department Extension Leader and Director of the National Good Agricultural Practices Program.Dr. Gravani's primary responsibilities are in the area of food science/food safety extension and outreach where he maintains a very active program and conducts short courses, seminars, and workshops for food processors, food retailers, the foodservice industry, and government regulatory agencies. He is interested in the microbiological safety and quality of foods and consumer knowledge of these important issues.

  • What is anaphylaxis?

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    Host: What is Anaphylaxis?

    Bob Gravani: Anaphylaxis is a generalized shock reaction that involves many different systems within the body. The respiratory system is often involved, the Gastrointestinal system, skin rashes sometime occur and clearly the cardiovascular system is of major concern when there is Heart Arrhythmias and irregular heart beats etcetera. This is the most severe form of allergic reaction and people who have life threatening food allergies, the things like peanuts and shell fish if they consume these products can go into Anaphylaxis very quickly and this is a life threatening situation. They get need to get emergency medical attention immediately. 1

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