Anaphylaxis presumed to be caused by beef containing streptomycin.
Most adverse reactions to foods have been blamed on proteins derived from the ingested substance. Reports in the literature document that adverse reactions to foods can be caused by contaminants. The youngster reported here had anaphylaxis on four occasions, likely caused by the presence of streptomycin.
D000293:Adolescent; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology*; D000818:Animals; D000946:Antigens, Fungal / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000276:immunology*; D002417:Cattle; D005260:Female; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007116:Immunization, Passive; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008460:Meat; D012882:Skin Tests; D013307:Streptomycin / Q000276:immunology*
D000946:Antigens, Fungal; D013307:Streptomycin