LATEX ALLERGY IN A CHILD WITH BANANA ANAPHYLAXIS

Authors
CINQUETTI M PERONI D VINCO A ZOPPI G
Citation
M. Cinquetti et al., LATEX ALLERGY IN A CHILD WITH BANANA ANAPHYLAXIS, Acta paediatrica, 84(6), 1995, pp. 709-710
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
Acta paediatrica → ACNP
ISSN journal
08035253
Volume
84
Issue
6
Year of publication
1995
Pages
709 - 710
Database
ISI
SICI code
0803-5253(1995)84:6<709:LAIACW>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
Allergy to latex and to banana is probably uncommon. Cross-reactivity between these two antigens has been recently demonstrated, but the cli nical association of allergic reactions to latex contact and banana in gestion is extremely rare. We report a 3-year-old boy who developed an anaphylactic reaction following banana ingestion and who presented an associated immediate hypersensitivity to latex.