Latex allergy and cross-reactivity to manioc : Report of 2 cases - 25/08/11
Abstract |
Rationale |
Allergy to natural latex is frequently associated with hypersensitivity to fruits and recently, a case of cross-reactivity to manioc was reported.
Objective |
The authors present the cases of two female patients sensitized to latex who have developed anaphylactic reaction with urticaria and bronchospasm immediately after eating boiled manioc.
Method |
Skin prick test to common aeroallergens, latex, manioc and other foods were performed. Serum latex specific IgE levels were measured with CAP-RAST method and RAST inhibition tests were carried out with manioc and latex.
Results |
Skin prick tests to common aeroallergens were negative. Skin prick tests to commercial latex extract were positive in both patients as well as prick tests with raw and boiled manioc. They both had positive skin tests to fresh papaya and one of them to pineapple. Tests were negative to banana, kiwi and chestnut. They both presented elevated serum latex specific IgE. RAST inhibition assays revealed cross-reactivity between latex and manioc.
Conclusion |
These two cases support the previously reported cross-reactivity between latex and manioc, definitely adding it to the list of foods cross-reacting with latex.
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Vol 113 - N° 2S
P. S61 - février 2004 Retour au numéro
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