Treatment of anaphylactic sensitivity to peanuts by immunotherapy with injections of aqueous peanut extract
HS Nelson, J Lahr, R Rule, A Bock, D Leung - Journal of Allergy and …, 1997 - Elsevier
Background: Immediate hypersensitivity to peanuts is a frequent cause of anaphylactic
reactions and deaths in children and adults. Currently, preventive treatment consists of
avoidance, which is difficult because of the widespread and often disguised use of peanuts
in the food industry. Methos: Twelve patients with immediate hypersensitivity to ingestion of
peanuts were recruited. Half were treated with injections of peanut extract: a maintenance
level of tolerance was first achieved by a rush protocol, then maintained with weekly …
reactions and deaths in children and adults. Currently, preventive treatment consists of
avoidance, which is difficult because of the widespread and often disguised use of peanuts
in the food industry. Methos: Twelve patients with immediate hypersensitivity to ingestion of
peanuts were recruited. Half were treated with injections of peanut extract: a maintenance
level of tolerance was first achieved by a rush protocol, then maintained with weekly …