Schultz-Charlton reaction


Schultz-Charl·ton re·ac·tion

(shūlts kahrl'ton), the specific blanching of a scarlatinal rash at the site of intracutaneous injection of scarlatina antiserum. Synonym(s): Schultz-Charlton phenomenon

Schultz-Charlton reaction

A near-extinct skin test for scarlet fever (SF), which used either scarlet fever antitoxin or SF convalescent serum as the evocative antigen and a focal blanching (attenuation of the rash) as indication of scarlet fever.

Schultz-Charl·ton re·ac·tion

(shūlts kahrl'ton rē-ak'shŭn) The specific blanching of a scarlatinal rash at the site of intracutaneous injection of scarlatina antiserum.

Charlton,

Willy, German physician, 1889–. Schultz-Charlton phenomenon - Synonym(s): Schultz-Charlton reactionSchultz-Charlton reaction - see under Schultz, Werner

Schultz,

Werner, German internist, 1878-1947. Schultz-Charlton phenomenon - Synonym(s): Schultz-Charlton reactionSchultz-Charlton reaction - the specific blanching of a scarlatina rash at the site of intracutaneous injection of scarlatina antiserum. Synonym(s): Schultz-Charlton phenomenonSchultz-Dale reaction - the contraction of an excised intestinal loop or of an excised strip of virginal uterus from a sensitized animal, which occurs when the tissue is exposed to the specific antigen. Synonym(s): Dale reaction