Goldschlager allergy in a gold allergic patient

Vet Hum Toxicol. 1999 Aug;41(4):246.

Abstract

We describe the case of gold allergy after ingestion of GOLDSCHLAGER, a gold-containing liquor, in a patient with a previous allergy to gold jewelry. The patient was not aware that genuine gold particles were contained in the schnapps liquor and that ingestion could result in a reaction similar to that experienced by individuals sensitive to gold jewelry. Clinicians should be familiar with the presence of gold particles in GOLDSCHLAGER liquor and the potential for allergic reactions to occur in those so predisposed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alcoholic Beverages / adverse effects*
  • Drug Eruptions / drug therapy
  • Drug Eruptions / etiology*
  • Drug Eruptions / pathology
  • Female
  • Gold / adverse effects*
  • Histamine H1 Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Histamine H1 Antagonists
  • Gold