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[Allergy to snails and mites in children]
M Petrus1, V Cougnaud, M Rhabbour
1Service de pédiatrie, centre hospitalier de Tarbes, France.
Background:
Anaphylactic reactions after consumption of snails by patients sensitized to house-dust mites have been reported several times.
Case Report:
Two 8- and 10-year old children sensitized to house-dust mites developed Quincke's oedema after eating snails. Immunoallergologic investigations including pricks-test, labial test, IgE Rast confirmed associated allergy between snails and house dust mites.
Conclusion:
Considering the potential severity of anaphylactic reactions, it is necessary to warn children allergic to house dust mites and their parents about the high risk of associated allergy with snails.
Insights
Children with house dust mite allergy may experience severe reactions, including Quincke's edema, after eating snails due to a cross-allergy. Parents should be aware of this significant risk.
Area of Science:
- Clinical immunology
- Allergology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Anaphylactic reactions to snail consumption have been observed in individuals with house dust mite sensitization.
- This suggests a potential cross-reactivity between environmental allergens and food.