Abstract
Twelve cases of allergy to Brazil nut have been recorded in the last 8 years. The reaction is usually IgE mediated and most patients have other atopic diseases. There appear to be several proteins with potent antigenic components in Brazil nut.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Hypersensitivity / immunology*
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Hypersensitivity / physiopathology
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Immunoblotting
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Male
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Molecular Weight
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Nuts*
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Plant Proteins / analysis
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Plant Proteins / chemistry
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Plant Proteins / immunology
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Radioallergosorbent Test
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Skin Tests