Similar prevalence, different spectrum: IgE-mediated food allergy among Turkish adolescents

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dc.contributor.authorMustafayev, R
dc.contributor.authorCivelek, E
dc.contributor.authorOrhan, F
dc.contributor.authorYüksel, H
dc.contributor.authorBoz, AB
dc.contributor.authorSekerel, BE
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-18T12:05:08Z
dc.date.available2024-07-18T12:05:08Z
dc.description.abstractBackground: Scarcity of reliable data on food allergy prevalence exists in Turkey. We aimed to assess reported and confirmed IgE-mediated food allergy prevalence, and define the spectrum of allergenic food. Methods: We prospectively evaluated the ISAAC Phase II study population for food allergy. Participants that reported experiencing food allergy symptom in the last year and/or were skin prick test positive for a predefined list of food allergens, were interviewed via telephone, and those considered as having food allergy were invited to undergo clinical investigation, including challenge tests. Results: A total of 6963 questionnaires were available. Parental reported food allergy prevalence and skin prick sensitisation rate were 20.2 +/- 0.9% and 5.9 +/- 0.6%. According to the above-defined criteria, 1162 children (symptom positive n=909, skin prick test positive n=301, both positive n=48) were selected and 813 (70.0%) were interviewed via telephone. Out of 152 adolescents reporting a current complaint, 87 accepted clinical investigation. There were 12 food allergies diagnosed in nine adolescents, with food allergy prevalence of 0.16 +/- 0.11%. The most common foods involved in allergic reactions were walnut (n=3) and beef meat (n=2), followed by hen's egg (n=1), peanut (n=1), spinach (n=1), kiwi (n=1), cheese (n=1), hazelnut (n=1) and peach (n=1). Conclusions: While parental reported food allergy prevalence was within the range reported previously, confirmed IgE-mediated food allergy prevalence among adolescents was at least 0.16%, and the spectrum of foods involved in allergy differed from Western countries, implying environmental factors may play a role. (C) 2012 SEICAP. Published by Elsevier Espana, S.L. All rights reserved.
dc.identifier.issn0301-0546
dc.identifier.other1578-1267
dc.identifier.urihttp://akademikarsiv.cbu.edu.tr:4000/handle/123456789/9564
dc.language.isoEnglish
dc.publisherELSEVIER ESPANA SLU
dc.subjectMUSTARD ALLERGY
dc.subjectCHILDREN
dc.subjectSCHOOLCHILDREN
dc.subjectHYPERSENSITIVITY
dc.subjectPOPULATION
dc.subjectBURDEN
dc.subjectINFANTS
dc.subjectSESAME
dc.titleSimilar prevalence, different spectrum: IgE-mediated food allergy among Turkish adolescents
dc.typeArticle

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