PubMed · 1990 · 38 citations · 0 references
Life SciencesImmunologyAllergyHypersensitivityIchthyologyAllergic ConditionsAnaphylaxisFood AllergyShellfish AllergyAnaphylaxis During Food ChallengeAnaphylaxis In Food AllergyAnaphylaxis In Shellfish AllergyIge-mediated ActivationIge-mediated HypersensitivityIge-mediated ResponsesIge-mediated Shellfish AllergyShellfish Allergy Diagnosis
We report five patients who developed moderate to severe anaphylactic reactions induced by the ingestion of grand keyhole limpet (GKL) and abalone. Specific IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to these shellfish was demonstrated by history, prick skin test, and RAST. RAST inhibition technique revealed the cross-antigenicity between GKL, abalone, and keyhole limpet hemocyanin.