Parent-Reported Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Nut Allergy Among School-Aged Children Living in City Center of Giresun

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Haktanir Abul M., Kaya A., Kilic Topcu Z. I., Irmak E., ORHAN F.

ASTIM ALLERJI IMMUNOLOJI, vol.14, no.2, pp.88-92, 2016 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 14 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.21911/aai.6014
  • Journal Name: ASTIM ALLERJI IMMUNOLOJI
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.88-92
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Despite the high rate of consumption in our country, the definite prevalence of any nut allergy is not known. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and clinical characteristics of hazelnut and other nut allergies in Giresun, a city where hazelnut is cultivated in large amounts.