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Kiss-induced allergy to peanut.

Authors :
Wüthrich, B.
Däscher, M.
Borelli, S.
Source :
Allergy. Sep2001, Vol. 56 Issue 9, p913-913. 2p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Reports on a case of a patient with severe peanut allergy who experienced an allergic reaction after a kiss from his girlfriend, who had eaten peanuts two hours before. Background on the patient's anaphylactic reactions to various foods; Symptoms experienced by the patient; Level of the patient's allergen-specific immunoglobulin E to peanuts and soy based on the findings of the Pharmacia CAP system.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01054538
Volume :
56
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Allergy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5236965
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1034/j.1398-9995.2001.00302.x