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Case Reports
. 2017 Oct 1;67(7):579-580.
doi: 10.1093/occmed/kqx101.

Sensitization to cow's milk protein in a dairy worker

B Quirantes Sierra  1 , A Lara Jiménez  2 , M Skodova  3
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Sensitization to cow's milk protein in a dairy worker

B Quirantes Sierra et al. Occup Med (Lond). .
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Abstract

Background: Repeated skin exposure and inhalation of milk proteins may lead to IgE-mediated sensitization, normally manifested at the site of contact. Although this is a phenomenon predominantly found in children, it has also been observed in adults.

Aims: To describe a case of a worker who, after being exposed to milk proteins for many years, eventually experienced episodes of anaphylaxis.

Case report: A 62-year-old worker experienced severe episodes of anaphylaxis following the intake of dairy products. He had worked in the dairy industry for 17 years, where he was exposed to dried milk every day.

Conclusions: This case report illustrates how continued exposure to milk proteins, either by skin contact or inhalation, may lead to sensitization which could result in severe manifestations of anaphylaxis.

Keywords: Allergy; anaphylaxis; dairy products; occupational; sensitization.

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