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Summary
Alcoholic beverages can trigger urticaria (hives) and angioneurotic edema. Yeasts in wine caused reactions in two patients, while ethanol and acetic acid triggered symptoms in a third, highlighting diverse triggers for allergic reactions to alcohol.
Area of Science:
- Allergy and Immunology
- Dermatology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Urticaria and angioneurotic edema are hypersensitivity reactions.
- Alcoholic beverages are complex mixtures that can contain various potential allergens.