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

Publication

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

Journal Paper/Review - Aug 1, 2000

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

Citation

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.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

J Allergy Clin Immunol 2000; 106

Publication Date

Aug 1, 2000

Issn Print

0091-6749

Pages

379-85

Brief description/objective

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.