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Airborne allergy to tomato proteins.

Authors :
Asero, R.
Mistrello, G.
Amato, S.
Source :
Allergy. Dec2010, Vol. 65 Issue 12, p1626-1627. 2p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a woman suffering from rhinoconjunctivitis that responded to antihistamines. It states that she was having tomato hypersensitivity and respiratory allergens was for the tomatoes with branches. It also states that the patient's serum showed strong Immunoglobulin E reactivity to tomato fuzz and stem extract but not to tomato fruit.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01054538
Volume :
65
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Allergy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
54861097
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1398-9995.2010.02443.x