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Egusi seed allergy confirmed using the basophil activation test
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  • Erika Harnik,
  • Zainab Jama,
  • Matthew Kwok,
  • Adam Fox,
  • Alexandra Santos
Erika Harnik
Evelina London Children's Hospital

Corresponding Author:erika.harnik@nhs.net

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Zainab Jama
King's College London
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Matthew Kwok
King's College London
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Adam Fox
King's College of London
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Alexandra Santos
King's College London
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Abstract

We report for the first time the case of allergy to egusi seeds in an atopic child of Nigerian origin with allergy to other seeds and nuts. This case highlights the need to know and explore less common foods as potential allergens, the importance of modified skin prick testing and the basophil activation test to support the diagnosis of rare food allergies and of awareness about world cuisine and exotic foods as potential allergens.
06 Sep 2021Submitted to Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
14 Sep 2021Reviewer(s) Assigned
06 Oct 2021Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
13 Oct 2021Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
23 Nov 20211st Revision Received
27 Nov 2021Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
27 Nov 2021Reviewer(s) Assigned
08 Dec 2021Editorial Decision: Accept