Asystolic cardiac arrest following liposomal amphotericin B infusion: anaphylaxis or compliment activation-related pseudoallergy?

Abstract Allergic reaction to liposomal amphotericin B is rare.We report a case of cardiac arrest in a 64-year-old woman following liposomal amphotericin B infusion, Outdoor Coffee Table requiring resuscitation.We also present the results of subsequent skin prick and intradermal testing to liposomal amphotericin on the Ball - Bat - Baseball USA Approved patient and three healthy controls, highlighting the need for further research into the immunopathogenesis of this reaction.