Low percentage of clinically relevant pistachio nut and mango co-sensitisation in cashew nut sensitised children

ConclusionAlthough co-sensitisation between cashew nut and pistachio nut was observed in 98%, pistachio nut sensitisation was only clinically relevant in 34% of the children. Therefore, a challenge test with pistachio nut is recommended in children with cashew nut and pistachio nut sensitisation.Trial registration The study was registered in the Dutch trial register (registration number 3572) on 10 August 2012 (retrospectively registered)
Source: Clinical and Translational Allergy - Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research