[A CHILD CASE OF EGOMA (PERILLA FRUTESCENS) ALLERGY DUE TO SCHOOL LUNCH, PROBABLY CAUSED BY PERCUTANEOUS SENSITIZATION]
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.A young girl developed a Perilla frutescens (Egoma) allergy after first-time ingestion, confirmed by allergy tests. This case highlights potential percutaneous sensitization in environments with high Egoma exposure.
Area Of Science
- Food Allergy
- Immunology
- Dermatology
Background
- Atopic dermatitis is a common condition in children.
- Perilla frutescens (Egoma) is a plant used in traditional cuisine.
- Environmental factors can influence the development of allergies.
Purpose Of The Study
- To report a case of Egoma allergy in a child.
- To investigate the allergen responsible for the reaction.
- To explore the potential mechanism of sensitization.
Main Methods
- Clinical case presentation.
- Food oral challenge test.
- Skin-prick test with sesame powder.
- Immunoblotting with Egoma antigen protein.
Main Results
- The patient experienced allergic symptoms upon ingesting Egoma.
- Oral challenge and skin-prick tests were positive.
- Immunoblotting detected a specific IgE band at approximately 26kDa.
Conclusions
- This is the first reported case of Egoma allergy in Japan.
- Percutaneous sensitization is a likely mechanism for Egoma allergy development.
- Understanding Egoma allergens is crucial for managing food allergies.
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