Self-reported prevalence of clinical features of allergy to nuts and seeds, and seafood in university students

摘要: Background In developing countries, there is a lack of epidemiological information related to food hypersensitivity, including nuts and seafood. Objective The aim was determine the prevalence allergic reactions clinical manifestations associated with consumption seeds or seafood in university students. Methods We designed an observational cross-sectional study. A structured questionnaire applied Mexican students identify seeds, Results sample 1,200 included; mean age 19.7 ± 1.7 years. Prevalence symptoms were 2.8% (33 1,200) 3.5% (42 respectively. main abdominal pain (63.6% seeds), flushing (50% seafood), pharyngeal oppression (19% seafood). perceived, probable systemic allergy (95% confidence interval [CI], 2.5%-3.0%), 0.8% CI, 0.3%-1.3%) 0.2% 0%-0.4%) On other hand, (perceived, probable, systemic) 2.5%-4.5%), 1.8% 1.0%-2.5%), 0.5% 0.1%-0.9%). Walnut shrimp most frequently reported foods. Conclusion For every 100 students, approximately 3 4 perceived have attributed some seafood, while 1 2 would reaction this same type food. be causing higher quantity reactions.