Zeynep Kamil Med J. 2021; 52(4): 206-208 | DOI: 10.14744/zkmj.2021.46794
Anaphylaxis that develops following application of egg white on an area of burn
Zeynep Şengül Emeksiz, Serap ÖzmenDivision of Pediatric Allergy and Imminology, Department of Pediatrics, Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity and Children Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
Anaphylaxis is the most clinically severe type of IgE-mediated allergic reaction since it develops rapidly and is often life threatening. This case was presented to demonstrate that in patients with egg allergy, anaphylaxis can also develop the following contact of egg with injured skin (besides oral intake).
Keywords: Anaphylaxis, burn area, children, egg allergy.
Corresponding Author: Zeynep Şengül Emeksiz, Türkiye
Manuscript Language: English