title: Allergy to macadamia nut.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Nuts are one of the most common foods causing allergic reactions in children and adults although an allergic reaction to macadamia nut has been reported only once previously.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To report a case of macadamia nut-induced allergic reaction.
  
  
  METHODS
  Skin prick test with macadamia nut was performed in a private practice office.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The results demonstrated type-I hypersensitivity reaction with macadamia nut.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Macadamia nut ingestion can cause immediate-type allergic reactions.
authors: Louisville Allergy & Asthma, PSC, Kentucky, USA.
authors: D E
authors: DE
authors: Pallares
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009754:Nuts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012882:Skin Tests