Cashew nut allergy

Abstract

Cashew allergy is one of the most common tree nut allergies, and its prevalence appears to be increasing. Furthermore, ingestion of low doses of cashew is associated with a high rate of severe anaphylactic reactions in allergic children. Over the past decades, the world production of cashew nut has significantly grown, thereby increasing the risk of exposure.

The goal of this topic is to review clinical aspects of allergy to cashew nut, allergic components, cross-reactivity, diagnosis and management.