Re: why are some people allergice to most antibiotics.. and some aren't?????

Dear Randi,

The easiest way to explain why some people are allergic to anything compared to others is that they have a hyperactive (overactive)immune system. These people's immune systems see the foreign substance (such as dust, food, or antibiotics) as something foreign. It is like a lock and key system. The foreign object is a lock and the body's immune system has keys that "fit" exactly with the foreign object. If there is not a key that "fits" then the body has a build up histamine. This alerts the body's immune system. Because it cannot be identified as helpful or ignored, the body's immune system mounts a defense against the foreign substance that varies in degree. Some people's reactions are so severe that they go into anaphylactic shock.

I have listed a few websites where some of these questions are answered. I hope this helps you

Sincerely,

Mike

http://ww w.healthanswers.com/centers/disease/overview.asp?id=allergy&filename=422.htm

Allergies to pets

http:// www.cvm.uiuc.edu/ceps/petcolumns/allergic.html

http://onhealth.webmd.com/conditions/condctr/allergy/item% 2C39022.asp