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S Cheikh Rouhou¹, I Bachouch, H Racil

¹Service de pneumologie, d'allergologie et d'endoscopie, université Tunis-El Manar, hôpital A. Mami, 20920 Ariana, Tunisie. sana.cheikhrouhou@gmail.com

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Acute anaphylaxis from chicken meat allergy is rare. This case highlights a severe reaction in a teen with a history of egg allergy, emphasizing the need for awareness.

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Area of Science:

Immunology
Allergology
Clinical Medicine

Background:

Food allergies are a growing public health concern.
Chicken meat allergy is exceptionally rare, with limited documented cases.
Previous sensitization, such as egg allergy, may predispose individuals to other food allergies.

Observation:

A 13-year-old female with a history of allergic urticaria to eggs presented with acute anaphylaxis.
Symptoms included facial edema, dysphonia, acute dyspnea, and suffocation after consuming lightly grilled chicken.
The patient later developed asthma symptoms near poultry and upon contact with feathers.

Findings:

This case presents a rare instance of acute anaphylaxis triggered by chicken meat ingestion.
The patient's history of egg allergy suggests potential cross-reactivity or co-existing sensitization.
Development of asthma in proximity to poultry and feathers indicates broader avian-related allergies.

Implications:

Highlights the possibility of severe anaphylaxis from chicken meat, even if rare.
Suggests the importance of considering chicken allergy in patients with other food allergies, particularly egg allergy.
Underscores the need for thorough allergy testing and patient education regarding potential triggers and cross-reactivity.