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- Title
IgE to wheat, prick test, and Patch test among children with celiac disease.
- Authors
Khalighi, Marjaneh; Javaherizadeh, Hazhir; Hakimzadeh, Mehran; Ahmadi, Mitra; Torabizadeh, Mehdi; Fayezi, Abbas
- Abstract
Introduction and aim: Celiac disease is one of the most common autoimmune disorders. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between celiac disease and wheat sensitization. Subjects and methods: In the current study, children aged < 18 years with confirmed celiac disease were included. Data were analyzed using SPSS. Results: Gastrointestinal problems were the most common indication for evaluation in terms of celiac disease. Prick and patch tests were positive in 43.4% and 34% respectively. Conclusion: Prick test and patch test for wheat sensitization were positive in about 30–45% of the children for celiac disease.
- Subjects
CELIAC disease; JUVENILE diseases; WHEAT; WHEAT breeding; AUTOIMMUNE diseases
- Publication
BMC Pediatrics, 2024, Vol 24, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
1471-2431
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1186/s12887-024-04844-6