March 2006 QUIZ OF THE MONTH . . .
Parents frequently ask questions about possible peanut allergy (PA) in their children in view of the increasing incidence of this food allergy. Which of the statements listed below are true or false.
- The serum level of IgE antibodies against the major peanut allergen helps predict whether the patient has clinically manifest PA.
- Boiled peanuts are more allergenic than roasted peanuts.
- There is an increased incidence of allergy to true nuts in those with PA.
- Rubbing of the hands with a disinfectant lotion after handling peanuts will get rid of peanut allergens.
- In almost all cases PA in children persists into adulthood.
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