Edible "bird's nest"-induced anaphylaxis: An under-recognized entity?
The Chinese delicacy "bird's nest" is the most common cause of food-induced anaphylaxis requiring hospitalization among Chinese children in Singapore. This investigation has established an immunoglobulin E-mediated cause and has characterized the major putative allergens.
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Department of Pediatrics, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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Chua
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Chay
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Lee
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D000293:Adolescent; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology*; D000818:Animals; D001717:Birds; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002681:China / Q000208:ethnology; D005260:Female; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000097:blood; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012846:Singapore / Q000453:epidemiology
D007073:Immunoglobulin E