Egg sensitization, allergy and component patterns in African children with atopic dermatitis

ConclusionThe prevalence of egg allergy is high in African children with AD, but history of egg allergy and sensitization to egg significantly overestimate the true egg allergy rate. SPT to fresh egg white was more sensitive than that to commercial egg white extract; hence, fresh egg white should be recommended in an egg allergy screening panel. The component ovomucoid was useful for differentiating allergy from tolerance in egg‐sensitized participants. Population‐specific 95% PPV for egg allergy tests may need to be established in developing world populations.

Source: Pediatric Allergy and Immunology - September 15, 2016 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Claudia L. Gray, Michael E. Levin, George Toit Tags: Original Article Source Type: research