Multiple choice

Peanuts are among the most common allergy-causing foods for human beings. Which one of the following statements is false for peanut allergy?

  1. Peanut allergy is an example of immediate hypersensitivity.

  2. Atopy is a risk factor in peanut allergy.

  3. Anaphylaxis can occur on first exposure.

  4. IgG is believed to be centrally involved in anaphylaxis to peanut antigens.

  5. Self administered adrenaline can be life saving.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Peanut allergy is an example of an IgE-mediated hypersensitivity.

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