Unusual Case of Severe Anaphylaxis to Seafood in a Young Canadian Patient

Abstract

Seafood allergy is a common cause of anaphylaxis, but severe and atypical presentations are rare. This report presents a 27-year-old male from Toronto, Canada, who experienced anaphylactic shock after consuming shrimp. Despite epinephrine administration, the patient required intensive care for persistent hypotension. Comprehensive allergy testing confirmed specific IgE reactivity to shellfish proteins. The case highlights the necessity of rapid intervention and long-term desensitization strategies.