Predictive values of alpha‐gal IgE levels and alpha‐gal IgE: Total IgE ratio and oral food challenge‐proven meat allergy in a population with a high prevalence of reported red meat allergy

Background Severe meat allergy with anaphylaxis may be caused by sensitization to alpha‐gal. Levels of alpha‐gal sensitization that correlate with high risk of meat allergy are currently unknown. We have identified an area with a high prevalence of reported red meat allergy which offered the opportu...

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Published in:Pediatric allergy and immunology 2018-12, Vol.29 (8), p.841-849
Main Authors: Mabelane, Tshegofatso, Basera, Wisdom, Botha, Maresa, Thomas, Heidi Facey, Ramjith, Jordache, Levin, Michael E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
alpha‐gal
Anaphylaxis
cutoff values
Food allergies
food allergy
Galactose‐alpha‐1,3‐galactose
Immunoglobulin E
Meat
meat allergy
oral food challenges
predictive values
red meat allergy
ticks
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