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June 2005 QUIZ OF THE MONTH . . . Which of the statements about seafood allergy are true or false?
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June 2005 QUIZ OF THE MONTH . . .
Which of the statements about seafood allergy are true or false?
- Allergies to seafood are among the less common types of food allergy in adults.
- The major allergens responsible for cross-reactivity among distinct species of scaled fish (non-shellfish) are parvalbumins.
- The allergens present in scaled fish are usually inactivated by thorough cooking.
- There is cross-reactivity between allergens present in shellfish and those in dust mites.
- Allergic respiratory reactions are very unusual in those processing raw shellfish in an occupational setting.
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