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1Department of Allergy, Beijing Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine for Diagnosis and Treatment on Allergic Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Dermatologic and Immunologic Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
Abstract:
Allergic cross-reactivity among different fungal species appears to be widely existing. Fungus-related foods, such as edible mushrooms, mycoprotein, and fermented foods by fungi, can often induce to fungus food allergy syndrome (FFAS) by allergic cross-reactivity with airborne fungi. This article presents a case study of an individual with mold allergy who experienced anaphylaxis after consuming seafood mushrooms. This study indicated that Alt a 1 mediating cross-allergy between Alternaria alternata and Hypsizygus marmoreus, which has not been documented in the literature concerning the FFAS. Mushrooms tend to induce anaphylaxis in patients with mold-allergy and warrants clinicians' attention.
Insights
Fungal cross-reactivity can cause food allergies. This case study highlights seafood mushrooms triggering anaphylaxis in a mold-allergic individual due to cross-allergy with Alternaria alternata.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Food Allergy
- Immunology
Background:
- Allergic cross-reactivity between fungal species is common.
- Fungus-related foods like mushrooms can trigger fungus food allergy syndrome (FFAS).
- Airborne mold allergies are prevalent and can extend to food sensitivities.
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