Fatal food anaphylaxis
Deaths caused by food allergy are incredibly rare,1 but it is now understood that food is the most commonly identified trigger of anaphylaxis.2 In the United States, deaths caused by food anaphylaxis are broadly estimated to occur at a rate of 5 to 200 cases per year.3
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Stacy Dorris Tags: Letters Source Type: research