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Kiwi fruit allergy: a review.

Jane S A Lucas1, Stella A Lewis, Jonathan O'B Hourihane

  • 1Division of Infection, Inflammation and Repair, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK. jlucas1@soton.ac.uk

Pediatric Allergy and Immunology : Official Publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
|December 17, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Kiwi fruit allergy can cause mild oral allergy syndrome or severe anaphylaxis. This review covers clinical features, diagnosis, allergens, and associations with pollen or latex allergies.

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Area of Science:

  • Clinical Immunology
  • Food Allergy Research

Background:

  • Kiwi fruit allergy, first reported in 1981, presents with diverse symptoms.
  • Reactions range from oral allergy syndrome (OAS) to life-threatening anaphylaxis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review clinical features of kiwi fruit allergy.
  • To discuss diagnostic investigations.
  • To explore allergen identification and clinical associations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of clinical features.
  • Analysis of diagnostic approaches.
  • Review of studies on kiwi fruit allergens.
  • Examination of cross-reactivity with pollens and latex.

Main Results:

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  • Kiwi fruit allergy exhibits a broad spectrum of clinical presentations.
  • Conflicting results exist regarding major kiwi fruit allergens.
  • Associations with pollen and latex allergies are noted.

    • Conclusions:

    • Understanding kiwi fruit allergy requires comprehensive clinical and immunological evaluation.
    • Further research is needed to clarify allergen profiles.
    • Awareness of associated allergies is crucial for patient management.