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What is the difference between an Arthus reaction and Extensive Limb swelling (ELS)?

April 26, 2017arthus ELs Limb REACTION Swelling

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What is the difference between an Arthus reaction and Extensive Limb swelling (ELS)?

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The major difference between these two types of local reactions is “pain,” which is present in an Arthus reaction, but not typically with ELS. Remember that a previous Arthus reaction is a precaution for Tdap, but ELS is not. www.cdc.gov/nip/vfc/acip_resolutions/605dtap.pdf.