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World J Methodol. Jun 26, 2015; 5(2): 31-50
Published online Jun 26, 2015. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v5.i2.31
Published online Jun 26, 2015. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v5.i2.31
Cross-reactivity between aeroallergens and food allergens
Florin-Dan Popescu, Department of Allergology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Nicolae Malaxa” Clinical Hospital, 022441 Bucharest, Romania
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Correspondence to: Florin-Dan Popescu, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Allergology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Nicolae Malaxa” Clinical Hospital, Sector 2, 022441 Bucharest, Romania. florindanpopescu@ymail.com
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Received: January 26, 2015
Peer-review started: January 28, 2015
First decision: March 6, 2015
Revised: March 25, 2015
Accepted: April 16, 2015
Article in press: April 20, 2015
Published online: June 26, 2015
Peer-review started: January 28, 2015
First decision: March 6, 2015
Revised: March 25, 2015
Accepted: April 16, 2015
Article in press: April 20, 2015
Published online: June 26, 2015
Core Tip
Core tip: Many different syndromes and associations due to cross-reactivity between aeroallergens and food allergens of plant, fungal and animal origin have been described. Significant examples are pollen-food syndromes or associations, along with mite-shrimp, cat-pork, and bird-egg syndromes, but rare or more complex clinical entities must also be discussed. It is important to underline the impact of relevant cross-reactivities between aeroallergens and food allergens and of molecular-based allergy diagnosis in clinical practice.