Ragweed-banana-melon syndrome T78.1

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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History
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Anderson, 1970

Definition
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Occurrence of IgE antibodies against watermelon (50%), zucchini (46%), lettuce (35%) and banana (18%) in ragweed-sensitized persons ( cross-reaction).

Literature
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  1. Anderson LB, Dreyfus EM, Johnston DE, Glaser I (1970) Melon and banana sensitivity coincident with ragweed pollinosis. J Allergy Clin Immunol 45: 310-313

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Grapevine pollen allergy;

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Cross-reaction;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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