Background: Nuts are one of the most common foods causing allergic reactions in children and adults although an allergic reaction to macadamia nut has been reported only once previously.
Objective: To report a case of macadamia nut-induced allergic reaction.
Methods: Skin prick test with macadamia nut was performed in a private practice office.
Results: The results demonstrated type-I hypersensitivity reaction with macadamia nut.
Conclusion: Macadamia nut ingestion can cause immediate-type allergic reactions.