Prevalence and diagnosis of sesame allergy in children with IgE‐mediated food allergy

Sesame allergy is estimated to affect 17% of children with IgE-mediated food allergy, and often co-occurs with peanut/tree nut sensitization and allergy. Sesame-specific IgE levels may have utility in the clinical management of these patients.

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Published in:	Pediatric allergy and immunology Vol. 31; no. 2; pp. 214 - 218
Main Authors:	Sokol, Kristin, Rasooly, Marjohn, Dempsey, Caeden, Lassiter, Sheryce, Gu, Wenjuan, Lumbard, Keith, Frischmeyer‐Guerrerio, Pamela A, Eigenmann, Philippe
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-02-2020
Subjects:	Administration, Oral Allergens - immunology Antigens, Plant - immunology Child Cross Reactions Female Food Hypersensitivity - diagnosis Food Hypersensitivity - epidemiology Humans Immunization Immunoglobulin E - metabolism Male Membrane Proteins - immunology Plant Proteins - immunology Prevalence Sesamum - immunology Skin Tests United States - epidemiology United States
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Summary:	Sesame allergy is estimated to affect 17% of children with IgE-mediated food allergy, and often co-occurs with peanut/tree nut sensitization and allergy. Sesame-specific IgE levels may have utility in the clinical management of these patients.
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ISSN:	0905-6157 1399-3038
DOI:	10.1111/pai.13143