[Anaphylactic shock to iodinated povidone].

Anaphylaxis during anaesthesia is a rare event which is mainly related to neuromuscular blocking agents. Latex and antibiotics are less frequently incriminated. However, allergy may be triggered by other less frequent and hidden allergen. Among these, povidone is largely used in numerous therapeutics and cosmetics. We report here an exceptional case of grade 3 anaphylactic shock with iodinated povidone administered via a rectal route.