HAZELNUT ALLERGY IN THE ALBANIAN POPULATION IN JULY-DECEMBER 2023 (Case study)
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Allergic Reaction, IgE , Hazelnut, MonthAbstract
Introduction: Hazelnut is a common cause of systemic food-induced allergic reactions and anaphylaxis in
Europe, especially in young children. The purpose of this study is to identify the frequency of cases of
allergy caused by hazelnuts in the Albanian population in the period July-December 2023.
Materials and methods: 353 people of different age groups from the entire Albanian Republic participated
in this study. A venous blood sample was taken from each person to perform the specific IgE test for food
allergens using the Polycheck reagent with 30 total allergens.
Results and discussions: from the results of the laboratory tests it following:
• In July, there were a total of 61 patients, of which 12 (20%) were IgE+ for the hazelnut allergen.
• In August, there were 61 patients, of which 22 (36%) were IgE+ for the hazelnut allergen.
• In September, there were a total of 50 patients, of which 7 (14%) were IgE+ for the hazelnut.
• In October, there were 57 patients, of which 5 (8.8%) were IgE+ for the hazelnut allergen.
• In November, out of 51 total tests, 9 or (17.6%) of them resulted IgE+ for the hazelnut allergen.
• In December, out of 73 total tests, 13 (17.8%) resulted IgE+.
Conclusions: Hazelnut allergy is more pronounced in the summer season in our country (27.8%). The
month with the highest prevalence of hazelnut allergy is August.
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