Allergen,Individual-Food Pork Pig meat

Pork is domestic pig meat. It is mostly consumed unprocessed, but pork products that are cured or preserved are also popular and increase pork products' shelf life.

Allergies to pork meat may also meant that you have an allergy to wild boar meat. Sometimes, people who are allergic to cats may also be allergic to pork meat. This relationship is called the "pork-cat syndrome." It's caused because of the similar components of cat albumin and pork albumin. Additionally, it has been noted that adults may develop pork and beef allergies after being bit by the Lone Star Tick.

An allergy to pork triggers a reaction in an individual's immune system. The body views certain substances as toxic and produces IgE antibodies to these contaminants. These antibodies cause histamine to be released, which will cause the symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Associated Tests: Allergy - Adult (Comprehensive) Panel , Allergy Screening 

Written by : Supriya Kulkarni, Lead-Content & Training

Reviewed by : Dr. Alap Christry M.D. AVP-Lab Operations & Scientific Business Head-Clinical Chemistry