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Allergy to limpet.

T Carrillo1, F R de Castro, M Cuevas

  • 1Seccion Alergia-Neumologia, Hospital Ntra Sra del Pino. Las Palmas de G.C., Madrid, Spain.

Allergy
|October 1, 1991
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Rare mollusk allergies are highlighted by two anaphylaxis cases from limpet consumption. Type I hypersensitivity to cooked limpet antigens was confirmed via skin tests, RAST, and histamine release, indicating a potential cooking-induced allergen.

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Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Allergology
  • Marine Biology

Background:

  • Mollusk allergy is infrequently documented, despite mollusks being common marine invertebrates.
  • Limpets are prevalent in regions like the Canary Islands.
  • Anaphylactic reactions to food allergens require thorough investigation.