Cashew nut allergy is associated with a high risk of anaphylaxis.
Cashew allergy is an evolving clinical problem. A retrospective chart review of 213 children with peanut or tree nut allergy was undertaken over a 42 month period. Anaphylaxis to cashew nut was more common than to peanut (74.1% v 30.5%). Children with cashew allergy are at risk of anaphylaxis.
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Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Queensland, Royal Children's Hospital, Herston Road, Herston, Brisbane, Queensland 4029, Australia.
Peake
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D031021:Anacardium; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology*; D031325:Carya; D002648:Child; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D021184:Nut Hypersensitivity / Q000276:immunology*; D021183:Peanut Hypersensitivity / Q000276:immunology; D027861:Prunus; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D018570:Risk Assessment