High prevalence of Anisakis simplex hypersensitivity and allergy in Sicily, Italy.

CONCLUSION: A high prevalence of A simplex sensitization in a large proportion of patients with mono-sensitization was found, confirming that eating habits influence sensitization to this nematode. Allergic symptoms from A simplex ingestion in raw or marinated fish were quite frequent, with symptoms ranging from oral allergy syndrome to anaphylaxis. Patients sensitized to A simplex were more prone to have allergic symptoms when they had co-sensitization to house dust mites or molds, suggesting possible cross-reactive but clinically relevant allergens between these allergenic sources.
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Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - January 28, 2016 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Heffler E, Sberna ME, Sichili S, Intravaia R, Nicolosi G, Porto M, Liuzzo MT, Picardi G, Fichera S, Crimi N Tags: Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol Source Type: research