Hen’s egg allergy: an update

Abstract

Hen’s egg allergy is one of the most common problems in pediatrics. This pathology is associated with severe clinical manifestations, often with a risk of anaphylactic reactions. This review presents current data on the epidemiology and clinical presentation, as well as aspects of the natural history and management of hen’s egg allergy. The paper will provide data on allergenic proteins of hen’s egg, including data on structure, physicochemical properties, IgE-binding capacity, and cross-reactivity. Finally, practical information about egg allergy and immunization will be presented.

Keywords

• пищевая аллергия
• куриное яйцо
• компонентная аллергодиагностика
• овомукоид
• овальбумин
• дети
• аллергия к белкам куриного яйца
• вакцинация