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Honey as a rare cause of severe anaphylaxis: Case report and review of literature

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Food allergies are a significant health concern worldwide, with anaphylaxis being one of the most severe manifestations. This report describes a case of a 65‐year‐old male patient with recurrent grade III anaphylaxis of unknown origin. Through detailed diagnostic testing, a prick‐to‐prick test revealed an allergy to honey, identifying it as the trigger for his severe allergic reactions. Honey allergies are rare but often associated with sensitization to pollen from the Compositae family, to which our patient was also sensitized. Based on these findings, the patient was advised to strictly avoid honey and was provided with an emergency kit. To date, the patient experienced no further anaphylactic episodes.

Source: JEADV Clinical Practice

DOI: 10.1002/jvc2.581

Authors: Julian Steininger, Stefanie Heyne, Susanne Abraham, Stefan Beissert, Andrea Bauer

Institutions: University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden

Language: English

Topic: Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research

Subfield: Immunology and Allergy

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,700