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f259 Grape

Allergens within Food of Plant Origin

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Latin name: Vitis vinifera
Family: Vitaceae
Source material: Fresh fruit

Food
In general, the larger the number of atopic problems in an individual, the greater the chances of food being involved.

Allergen Exposure

Exposure by oral intake of the grapes.

Potential Cross-Reactivity

Cross-reactivity between grapes and Rosaceae fruits may be suspected (1).

Clinical Experience

Grape has been reported to cause oral allergy syndrome, exercised induced asthma and anaphylaxis. The etiology has been confirmed with skin prick testing, specific IgE and challenge tests (1-3). Patients who complain of symptoms suggesting anaphylaxis should be tested for grapes (1).

Review
Grape has been reported to cause oral allergy syndrome, exercised induced asthma and anaphylaxis. The etiology has been confirmed with skin prick testing, specific IgE and challenge tests (1-3). Cross-reactivity between grapes and Rosaceae fruits may be suspected (1). Patients who complain of symptoms suggesting anaphylaxis should be tested for grapes (1).

References:

Guinnepain MT, Rassemont R, Claude MF, Laurent J. Oral allergy syndrome (OAS) to grapes [letter] [In Process Citation]. Allergy 1998;53(12):1225.
Dohi M, Suko M, Sugiyama H, et al. Food-dependent, exercise-induced anaphylaxis: a study on 11 Japanese cases. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1991; 87(1 Pt 1):34-40.
Giannoccaro F, Munno G, Riva G, Pugliese S, Paradiso MT, Ferrannini A. Oral allergy syndrome to grapes. Allergy 1998;53(4):451-2.

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