J Allergy Clin Immunol 133 (4): 1075 - 1083, 2014. doi: 10.1016 / j. jaci.2013.10.029 Etiology of Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis is typically triggered by Drugs (eg, beta-lactam antibiotics, insulin, streptokinase, allergen extracts) Foods (eg, nuts, eggs, seafood) Proteins (eg, tetanus antitoxin, blood transfusions) Animal venoms Latex Peanut and latex allergens may be airborne.