Woman found to be allergic to her husband’s sperm. She didn’t die but suffered unbearable pain and blistering!
“It can be systemic and present anaphylaxis where individuals have not just localised discomfort. They actually can have hives, soft tissue swelling … and, in the severe situations … they can … potentially die.” said immunologist Jonathan Bernstein, of Cincinnati Medical Centre University.
I can imagine the health PSA posters now. And advice pamphlets telling people to test on a small unexposed area before proceeding like they do with hair dyes… “Cease use if irritation occurs and seek medical advice if symptoms persist.”
