Prevalence and Characteristics of Shellfish Allergy in the Pediatric Population of the United States

ConclusionThe epidemiology of SA in the US pediatric population shows crustacean allergy is more common than mollusk allergy. A disparity in SA children and epinephrine auto-injector carriage exists. Results from this study will lead to increased awareness of the need for detailed histories, specific diagnostic tests, and rescue epinephrine for anaphylaxis in US children with SA.
Source: The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice - Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research