Journal of Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Anaphylaxis to wheat in an infant
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Anaphylaxis is an acute life-threatening allergic reaction, which occurs in genetically susceptible individuals following exposure to allergens via contact, inhalational, and/or oral routes. Food anaphylaxis is now the leading known cause of anaphylactic reactions treated in emergency departments, and wheat is one of the most common causes of anaphylaxis. Here, we reported a case of anaphylaxis to wheat in an infant (10 months old). The infant experienced two episodes of anaphylaxis following ingestion of food containing wheat at ages of 6 and 7 months and referred to us for further diagnostic procedures. Skin prick tests were severely positive for wheat and mildly positive for peanut , onion , curry , fish , potato and formula. There was no history of asthma and eczema in patients and her relatives. No drug was administered and because of lack of vaccine for prophylaxy of disease , strict abstinence of wheat consumption was advised.
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