Allergy caused by ingestion of zucchini (Cucurbita pepo): characterization of allergens and cross-reactivity to pollen and other foods

Publikation

Allergy caused by ingestion of zucchini (Cucurbita pepo): characterization of allergens and cross-reactivity to pollen and other foods

Wissenschaftlicher Artikel/Review - 01.08.2000

Reindl J, Anliker Mark, Karamloo F, Vieths S, Wüthrich B

Zitation

Reindl J, Anliker M, Karamloo F, Vieths S, Wüthrich B. Allergy caused by ingestion of zucchini (Cucurbita pepo): characterization of allergens and cross-reactivity to pollen and other foods. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2000; 106:379-85.

Art

Wissenschaftlicher Artikel/Review (Englisch)

Zeitschrift

J Allergy Clin Immunol 2000; 106

Veröffentlichungsdatum

01.08.2000

ISSN (Druck)

0091-6749

Seiten

379-85

Kurzbeschreibung/Zielsetzung

Allergy to zucchini (Cucurbita pepo), a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, has not previously been reported. We examined 4 patients complaining of allergic symptoms, such as oral allergy syndrome, nausea, diarrhea, or pruritus, after the intake of zucchini.