Case Reports in Dermatology (Jan 2016)

Allergy to Red Meat: A Diagnosis Made by the Patient and Confirmed by an Assay for IgE Antibodies Specific for Alpha-1,3-Galactose

  • Mamadou Kaloga,
  • Sarah Kourouma,
  • Yao Isidore Kouassi,
  • Elidje Joseph Ecra,
  • Ildevert Patrice Gbery,
  • Ange S. Allou,
  • Almamy Diabate,
  • Djokouehi Djeha,
  • Abdoulaye Sangaré,
  • Yao Pauline Yoboue

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1159/000443631
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 1
pp. 10 – 13

Abstract

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We report the first case of allergy to red meat observed in Ivory Coast. A 49-year-old male presented with pruritus. The diagnosis of allergy to red meat was confirmed by an assay for IgE antibodies specific for alpha-1,3 galactose. Interestingly, the disease was considered a spell to the patient who was suspected of being a sorcerer by the community.

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