Oral Allergy Syndrome to Watermelon and Melon / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
; : 730-733, 2013.
Article
en Ko
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ABSTRACT
Oral allergy syndrome (OAS) usually presents as an immediate swelling and itching sensation of the mouth and throat after ingestion of a food allergen. OAS may be the most common food allergy-related manifestation. Watermelon and melon belong to the Cucurbitaceae family and often show allergenic cross reactivity. Profilin is a 13 kda protein that is identified as a relevant pollen allergen in airborne pollen and related plant food allergies. Profilin is found in both watermelon and melon. Here we report a case of OAS to watermelon and melon in an 11 year-old boy. He was positive to the skin prick test, patch test and oral challenge test with watermelon and melon.
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Faringe
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Plantas
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Polen
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Prurito
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Sensación
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Piel
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Pruebas del Parche
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Cucurbitaceae
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Citrullus
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Ingestión de Alimentos
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Año:
2013
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Article