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Review
. 2003 May 13;168(10):1279-85.

Peanut allergy: an overview

Saleh Al-Muhsen  1 , Ann E Clarke, Rhoda S Kagan
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Review

Peanut allergy: an overview

Saleh Al-Muhsen et al. CMAJ. .

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  • CMAJ. 2003 Jun 10;168(12):1529

Abstract

Peanut allergy accounts for the majority of severe food-related allergic reactions. It tends to present early in life, and affected individuals generally do not outgrow it. In highly sensitized people, trace quantities can induce an allergic reaction. In this review, we will discuss the prevalence, clinical characteristics, diagnosis, natural history and management of peanut allergy.

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Fig. 1: Algorithm for the diagnosis of peanut allergy.
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Fig. 2: Approaches to the management of peanut allergy.
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