Anaphylaxis after Shrimp Intake in a European Pediatric Population: Role of Molecular Diagnostics and Implications for Novel Foods

• Main Authors: Michele Miraglia del Giudice (Author), Giulio Dinardo (Author), Angela Klain (Author), Elisabetta D'Addio (Author), Chiara Lucia Bencivenga (Author), Fabio Decimo (Author), Cristiana Indolfi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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(1) Background: Tropomyosin is a major cause of shellfish allergy and anaphylaxis triggered by food. It acts as a pan-allergen, inducing cross-reactivity in insects, dust mites, crustaceans, and mollusks. Our study investigates anaphylaxis in children with asthma or atopic diseases after consuming t...