Table 5 Distribution of positive and negative test results to tropomyosin in individuals stratified by their test result to Tenebrio molitor.

From: IgE-based analysis of sensitization and cross-reactivity to yellow mealworm and edible insect allergens before their widespread dietary introduction

 

sIgE against Tenebrio molitor

 
 

Negative

Positive

 

Tropomyosin

Negative

Number

5,828

136

2.28%

  

%

98.7%

50.9%

 
 

Positive

Number

78

131

60.68%

  

%

1.3%

49.1%

 

Chi-square test of independence

χ2 = 1,780.07; p < 0.001

 
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