Alpha-gal syndrome initially misdiagnosed as chronic spontaneous urticaria in a pediatric patient: a case report and review of the literature
Abstract Introduction Delayed allergy to red meat, also termed alpha-gal syndrome, is increasingly reported in adults and African communities, while pediatric cases remain rare. Case presentation Here, we report on a 7-year-old Caucasian boy presenting with recurrent wheals since the age of 5 years...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-022-03718-8 |