@article {Pallares:November 2000:1081-1206:385, author = "Pallares, David E.", title = "Allergy to macadamia nut", journal = "Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology", volume = "85", year = "November 2000", abstract = "Background: Nuts are one of the most common foods causing allergic reactions in children and adults although an allergic reaction to macadamia nut has been reported only once previously.

Objective: To report a case of macadamia nut-induced allergic reaction.

Methods: Skin prick test with macadamia nut was performed in a private practice office.

Results: The results demonstrated type-I hypersensitivity reaction with macadamia nut.

Conclusion: Macadamia nut ingestion can cause immediate-type allergic reactions.", pages = "385-386(2)", url = "http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/acaai/aaai/2000/00000085/00000005/art00014" }