Title: Salmon roe anaphylaxis in an eight-year-old male

Authors: Samuel H. Rawlins; Katherine Marcel; Reena S. Mehta

Addresses: Uptown Allergy and Asthma, 2620 Jena Street, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA ' Uptown Allergy and Asthma, 2620 Jena Street, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA ' Uptown Allergy and Asthma, 2620 Jena Street, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA

Abstract: Whereas testing for allergens such as fish and shellfish is considered standard practice in allergy and immunology, the accurate diagnosis of more uncommon seafood allergens, such as salmon roe, can be challenging. The prevalence of salmon roe allergies, especially in western countries, is not well established. Here, we discuss the case of an eight-year-old male who presented to our clinic with a history of anaphylaxis to salmon roe, the testing performed to verify his salmon roe allergy, and the proteins that may be responsible for triggering his allergic reaction. Results from skin prick testing and an in-office oral food challenge support the accuracy of his salmon roe allergy diagnosis.

Keywords: seafood; salmon roe; hypersensitivity; anaphylaxis; vitellogenins; lipovitellin.

DOI: 10.1504/IJAIH.2025.149258

International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, 2025 Vol.1 No.1, pp.109 - 114

Received: 27 Mar 2025
Accepted: 08 Jul 2025
Published online: 20 Oct 2025 *