Ask A Doctor: What Food Causes The Most Anaphylactic Fatalities?

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Expert opinion from Saria Mahveen Shareef

MBBS, PGDCC, Spl Cardiology · 6 years of experience · India

Peanuts and tree nuts are the major cause of fatalities. Peanuts and tree nuts like walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews, pistachios, pine nuts, almonds can cause severe anaphylactic reactions which can lead to death. Other foods which can cause severe reactions to include fish like tuna, shellfish like shrimp, lobster, scallop, crab, milk of cow or goat, eggs, seeds like cotton seeds, sesame seeds, mustard seeds, or fruits like kiwis. Both sexes are equally affected by these anaphylactic reactions.

Expert opinion from Kiranmayi Pagadala

MBBS DNB (General Medicine) General Physician · 15 years of experience · India

Most commonly, seafood (e.g. prawns), vegetables (like brinjal), and oil-marinated food.

Expert opinion from Mohan P. Abraham

M.D., FAAFP (Family Physician) · 40 years of experience · USA

Tree nuts, peanuts, fish & shellfish.

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