Occupational exposure to egg proteins through cutaneous contact or inhalation may lead to IgE-mediated sensitization. Allergy to egg proteins has been described in the food industry and in research workers, and symptoms can be topical or systemic. The phenomenon is mainly associated with hen egg. Allergy to quail egg in patients who tolerate hen egg is very rare. We present the first case of work-related anaphylaxis to quail egg in a patient who tolerated hen egg.
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