Anaphylaxis secondary to Parietaria judaica (wall pellitory)

BMJ Case Rep. 2017 Jul 14:2017:bcr2017220309. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2017-220309.

Abstract

Aeroallergens are an unusual cause of anaphylaxis with sparse reports in the literature. We describe a case of suspected anaphylaxis to Parietaria judaica pollen and the difficulties encountered in confirming this diagnosis.

Keywords: allergy; asthma; paediatrics.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Allergens / adverse effects*
  • Anaphylaxis / diagnosis*
  • Anaphylaxis / etiology
  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Malta
  • Parietaria*
  • Pollen / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Allergens