II. Definition
- Pustule, Blister or ulceration in response to minor Skin Trauma
III. Technique
- Pustule or ulceration forms within 24-48 hours in response to minor Skin Trauma (e.g. SQ Injection)
- Minor induced Skin Injury
- Subcutaneous saline injection (small volume) or
- Skin prick with small gauge sterile needle
- Observe Skin Trauma site
- Positive if small red Pustule or Skin Ulcer (2 mm) forms within 24-48 hours of minor Skin Trauma
IV. Causes
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| English | pathergy test, pathergy test (lab test) |
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| Concepts | Sign or Symptom (T184) |
| English | Pathergy reaction |
| Czech | Kožní reakce u Behcetovy choroby |
| Dutch | pathergische reactie |
| French | Réaction pathergique |
| German | Pathergiereaktion |
| Hungarian | Pathergiás reakció |
| Italian | Reazione patergica |
| Japanese | ﾊﾟﾃﾙｷﾞｰﾊﾝﾉｳ, パテルギー反応 |
| Spanish | Reacción patérgica |
| Portuguese | Reacção de patergia |
