Anaphylaxis related to avocado ingestion: a case and review

Autor: Abrams Elissa M, Becker Allan B, Gerstner Thomas V
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2011
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Zdroj: Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology, Vol 7, Iss 1, p 12 (2011)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1710-1492
1710-1484
DOI: 10.1186/1710-1492-7-12
Popis: Abstract Anaphylaxis to avocado, independent of latex sensitization, has been rarely reported in the literature. This case report describes a 15 year old male who experienced anaphylaxis within half an hour after eating avocado-containing food. Avocado consumption is common in both North America and South America. It is important to consider avocado as a cause of anaphylaxis, even in patients not sensitized to latex.
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