Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3200884 | Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology | 2009 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
We report a novel and severe food allergy related to IgE antibodies to the carbohydrate epitope α-gal. These patients experience delayed symptoms of anaphylaxis, angioedema, or urticaria associated with eating beef, pork, or lamb.
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Authors
Scott P. MD, PhD, Shama M. MS, Jacob BS, Jonathan MD, Larry MD, Barrett D. MD, Judith A. MBChB, PhD, Thomas A.E. MD, PhD,