Rare Allergies
MSU Facts
The Science
100

Solar Urticaria 

Allergy to the sun

100

When was MSU founded

What is 1855?

100

This is an adverse reaction to food that leads to an immune response

What is a food allergy?

200

Aquagenic  Urticaria

Water allergy

200
Original Campus focus.

What is the agricultural college?

200

This type of allergic reaction is severe and life-threatening. 

What is anaphylaxis?

300

Exercise Induced Angioedema

Allergy to exercise or physical exertion. 

300

How many students are there on campus?

What is 51,838?

300

Is Celiac Disease a food allergy?

No, it is an autoimmune disease.

400

 Dermatographism

(Skin Writing): A, physical reaction where light scratching, rubbing, or pressure on the skin causes raised, red, itchy hives, effectively allowing a person to "write" on their skin.

400

How long is the Red Cedar River?

What is 51 miles?
400

What are the top 9 allergens?

Gluten, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, sesame, soy, fish, dairy

500

Alpha-gal Syndrome

Triggered by a sugar molecule (alpha-gal) found in beef, pork, lamb, and venison, often initiated by a tick bite (specifically the Lone Star tick).

500

Biggest education department at MSU.

What is the College of Education?

500

This is the most important antibody in the majority of allergies.

What is IgE?
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