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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.
Summary
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.