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ArticleFrontiers in allergy2025

Molecular allergen sensitization profile and casein threshold determination predicting the persistence of cow's milk protein allergy in Tunisia (North Africa).

Yasmina Ouerdani, Imen Zamali, Yousr Galai, Ahlem Ben Hmid, Yosra Nasri, Ines Ben Sghaier, Hayet Kebaier, Hechmi Louzir, Jihene Bouguila, Nissaf Ben Alaya Bouafif and 2 more

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Yasmina OuerdaniLaboratory of Clinical Immunology, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia.
Imen ZamaliLaboratory of Clinical Immunology, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia.
Yousr GalaiLaboratory of Clinical Immunology, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia.
Ahlem Ben HmidLaboratory of Clinical Immunology, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia.
Yosra NasriLaboratory of Clinical Immunology, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia.
Ines Ben SghaierLaboratory of Clinical Immunology, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia.
Hayet KebaierLaboratory of Clinical Immunology, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia.
Hechmi LouzirLaboratory of Transmission, Control and Immunobiology of Infection, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia.
Jihene BouguilaFaculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.
Nissaf Ben Alaya BouafifFaculty of Medicine de Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia.
Mélika Ben AhmedLaboratory of Clinical Immunology, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia.
Samar SamoudLaboratory of Clinical Immunology, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia.

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Background: Cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) represents a major health concern in Tunisia, with diagnostic challenges influencing disease prognosis. Molecular allergen testing has emerged as a valuable tool to enhance diagnostic accuracy and predict disease persistence. Objective: This study aims to characterize the clinical and epidemiological features of CMPA in a Tunisian population, with a particular focus on the role of molecular allergens in assessing disease chronicity. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 262 cases of IgE-mediated CMPA diagnosed at the Pasteur Institute of Tunis between 2020 and 2023. Sensitization to molecular allergens was assessed using ImmunoCAP (Phadia 100). Results: CMPA symptoms predominantly manifested in infancy (94%, 246/262), with a male predominance (sex ratio: 1.6). Acute reactions were the most frequent presentation (69.9%, 79/113), and polysensitization was common (81%, 212/262), particularly to β-lactoglobulin. Spontaneous resolution occurred in approximately 33% of cases (29/87), with a mean age of 3 years and 8 months. Persistent CMPA was significantly associated with elevated IgE levels to whole milk, β-lactoglobulin, and casein ( Conclusion: Molecular allergen testing improves CMPA diagnosis and offers critical prognostic insights. The identification of IgE thresholds may facilitate early risk stratification and guide personalized management strategies.

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cow's milk allergymolecular allergensensitization profilespecific IgEtolerance

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