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Latex Fruit Syndrome and Periodontitis - A Missing Link
Nivedha Menon1, D Hema1, Saranya Aathilingaperumal1
1Department of Periodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Abstract:
Latex allergy affects up to 6% of the general population and healthcare workers more frequently. 30-50% of individuals with natural rubber latex (NRL) allergy show hypersensitivity to plant-derived foods, particularly freshly consumed fruits. This association is called latex-fruit syndrome. A systematic review of 15 articles found a clear relationship between Chitinase and Periodontitis and Chitinase and Latex Fruit Syndrome. However, there is a gap in knowledge regarding the relationship between Latex Fruit Syndrome and Periodontitis, and further evidence-based research is needed.
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