Values are reported as median (range) or number (%).
* Comparisons between subjects with QE-OFC positive and negative results
were conducted using Mann-Whitney U test for continuous variables
or using chi-square or Fisher’s exact test for categorical variables.
†In 2 patients, QEw sIgE data were missing
‡In 3 patients, SPT data were missing.
§In 4 patients, SPT data were missing.
¶QEw-sIgE concentrations exceeding 100
kUA/L were not evaluated by dilution.
Abbreviations: QE-OFC, quail’s egg oral food challenge; HE,
hen’s egg; HEw, hen’s egg white; OVM, hen’s egg ovomucoid; QEw, quail’s
egg white; IgE, immunoglobulin E; sIgE, specific IgE; SPT, skin prick
test