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KMID : 0854720090290040277
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Korean Journal of Asthma, Allergy and Clinical Immunology
2009 Volume.29 No. 4 p.277 ~ p.282
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A Case of Latex-fruit Syndrome in a Patient with Latex Anaphylaxis
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Jeon Ik-Soo
Jeon Sung-Chan
Sung Jun-Mo
Choi Gil-Soon
Park Han-Jung
Ye Young-Min
Nahm Dong-Ho
Park Hae-Sim
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Abstract
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Latex allergy is an important occupational health issue among health care workers. It is well known that significant cross-reactions are present between latex allergens and several fruits, including banana most commonly, followed by avocado, kiwi and chestnut, which is called the latex-fruit syndrome. A 36-year-old female patient visited our hospital with recurrent urticaria and angioedema after eating some fruits. She experienced episodes of anaphylaxis after eating banana or wearing latex gloves when working as a nurse in the delivery room 7 years ago. Allergy skin prick tests showed positive responses to banana, avocado, kiwi and chestnut extracts, and high serum-specific IgE to latex and banana were noted by the Immuno-CAP system and ELISA. Cross-reactivity between latex and banana was confirmed by the ELISA-inhibition test. Therefore, we report the case of latex-fruit syndrome presented in a patient with latex anaphylaxis.
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KEYWORD
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Anaphylaxis, Banana, Latex allergy, Latex-fruit syndrome
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