Author/Authors :
Hossny, Elham Ain Shams University - Children’s Hospital - Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Unit, Egypt , Ebraheem, Zeinab Ain Shams University - Children’s Hospital - Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Unit, Egypt , Rezk, Ayman Ain Shams University - Children’s Hospital - Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Unit, Egypt
Abstract :
Fish and shellfish play an important role in human nutrition and in the world economy. Unfortunately, they also can be important causes of severe acute hypersensitivity reactions, including fatal anaphylaxis. Food-related anaphylaxis is a growing problem worldwide and is now estimated to be the most frequent cause of anaphylaxis treated in emergency departments. Fish and shellfish are two of the most common causes of IgE-mediated foodallergic reactions in both children and adults. A number of major allergens and important potential cross-reacting allergens have been identified within the fish family, and between shellfish and major inhalant allergens in arachnids and insects. The edible fish include more than 20000 species; however, the most commonly consumed belong to only a few orders of the ray-finned fish (Actinopterygii). Fish-sensitive patients are often allergic to multiple species of fish and are therefore advised to avoid consuming fish in general.
