Cross-reactivity between Ficus benjamina (weeping fig) and natural rubber latex

Allergy: European Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Volumn 53, Issue 4, 1998, Pages 402-406

  Brehler, R ^a   Abrams, E ^a   Sedlmayr, S ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MÜNSTER   (Germany)

Author keywords

Cross reactivity; Ficus benjamina; Immediate type hypersensitivity; Indoor allergens; Natural rubber latex

Indexed keywords

ALLERGEN; IMMUNOGLOBULIN E; LATEX;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; AGED; ANTIGEN ANTIBODY COMPLEX; ARTICLE; CROSS REACTION; FEMALE; HUMAN; IMMEDIATE TYPE HYPERSENSITIVITY; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; PRICK TEST; PRIORITY JOURNAL; RADIOALLERGOSORBENT TEST; SCHOOL CHILD; SENSITIZATION;

EID: 0031961171     PISSN: 01054538     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1398-9995.1998.tb03912.x     Document Type: Article

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