Latex allergy can cause reactions ranging from skin irritation to anaphylaxis. Cross-reactivity with certain fruits and vegetables is rare but possible due to shared allergenic proteins.
Latex allergy (rare cross-reactivity) involves an allergic reaction to proteins found in natural rubber latex. Individuals with latex allergies can experience cross-reactivity, meaning they may also react to certain fruits and vegetables that share similar allergenic proteins with latex. This cross-reactivity is considered rare but can occur with foods such as avocado, banana, chestnut, kiwi, and papaya. Symptoms can range from mild skin irritation (contact dermatitis) to more severe systemic reactions like urticaria, angioedema, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, asthma, and in rare cases, anaphylaxis. The mechanism involves IgE-mediated hypersensitivity. The severity of the reaction depends on the degree of sensitization and the amount of latex or cross-reacting food/substance exposure.
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