Latex-fruit syndrome — Exposure to latex allergens, rather than pollen allergens, can also sensitize some individuals to plant foods. Approximately 30 to 50 percent of individuals who are allergic to natural rubber latex (NRL) show an associated hypersensitivity to some plant-derived foods, especially fresh fruits . This is called latex-fruit syndrome. An increasing number of plant foods, such as avocado, banana, chestnut, kiwi, peach, tomato, white potato, and bell pepper, have been associated with this syndrome . In one case series, up to 50 percent of the reported food reactions were anaphylactic .
Latex-fruit syndrome is frequently included in the discussion of PFAS because of the analogous pathogenic mechanism. It is not always clear, however, whether latex sensitization precedes or follows the onset of food allergy, or which route of sensitization (skin, mucous membrane contact, or inhalation) underlies the condition.
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