Ovomucoid Specific Immunoglobulin E as a Predictor of Tolerance to Cooked Egg

Background Ovomucoid is the dominant allergen in hen's egg. Although several studies evaluated the utility of ovomucoid specific immunoglobulin E (sIgE) levels in predicting baked (e.g., muffin or cupcake) or raw egg food challenge outcomes, studies that evaluated ovomucoid sIgE as a predictor...

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Main Authors: Lisa M. Bartnikas M.D., William J. Sheehan M.D., Katherine L. Tuttle M.D., Carter R. Petty M.A., Lynda C. Schneider M.D., Wanda Phipatanakul M.D., M.S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2015-09-01
Series:Allergy & Rhinology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2500/ar.2015.6.0135