Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 2000-Nov
Allergy to macadamia nut.
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Ingia / Ingia
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Maneno muhimu
Kikemikali
BACKGROUND
Nuts are one of the most common foods causing allergic reactions in children and adults although an allergic reaction to macadamia nut has been reported only once previously.
OBJECTIVE
To report a case of macadamia nut-induced allergic reaction.
METHODS
Skin prick test with macadamia nut was performed in a private practice office.
RESULTS
The results demonstrated type-I hypersensitivity reaction with macadamia nut.
CONCLUSIONS
Macadamia nut ingestion can cause immediate-type allergic reactions.