House dust mites are an unsurpassed cause of atopic sensitization and allergic illness
throughout the world. The major allergenic dust mites Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus …

Background Shrimp, belonging to the class Malacostraca and specifically to the order
Decapod, is a common species in crustaceans with abundant nutrients, such as protein …

In patients with respiratory allergy, cross-reactivity between aeroallergens and foods may
induce food allergy, symptoms ranging from oral allergy syndrome to severe anaphylaxis …

IgE‐mediated shellfish allergy constitutes an important cause of food‐related adverse
reactions. Shellfish are classified into mollusks and crustaceans, the latter belonging to the …

Occupational exposure to foods is responsible for up to 25% of cases of occupational
asthma and rhinitis. Animal and vegetable high‐molecular‐weight proteins present in …

In recent years, there has been a steady growth in the production and consumption of
shellfish due to its important role in human nutrition and health. This increased consumption …

Crustacean shellfish allergy is an important cause of food allergy and anaphylaxis in Asia.
The major allergen in shellfish allergy is tropomyosin, a pan-allergen that is also found in …

Background The diagnosis of shellfish allergy remains a challenge for clinicians. Several
shellfish allergens have been characterized and their IgE epitopes identified. However, the …

Background A clear understanding of the differences in the epidemiology of food allergy
between rural and urban populations may provide insights into the causes of increasing …

Allergenic cross-reactivity among food allergens complicates the diagnosis and
management of food allergy. This can result in many patients being sensitized (having …