Abstract
Sesame allergy is estimated to affect 17% of children with IgE-mediated food allergy, and often co-occurs with peanut/tree nut sensitization and allergy. Sesame-specific IgE levels may have utility in the clinical management of these patients.
Publication types
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Letter
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural
MeSH terms
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Administration, Oral
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Allergens / immunology*
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Antigens, Plant / immunology
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Child
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Cross Reactions
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Female
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Food Hypersensitivity / diagnosis
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Food Hypersensitivity / epidemiology*
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Humans
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Immunization
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Immunoglobulin E / metabolism
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Male
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Membrane Proteins / immunology
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Plant Proteins / immunology
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Prevalence
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Sesamum / immunology*
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Skin Tests
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United States / epidemiology
Substances
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Allergens
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Antigens, Plant
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Ara h 1 protein, Arachis hypogaea
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Membrane Proteins
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Plant Proteins
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Immunoglobulin E