Adverse reaction to Ficus Carica: reported case of a possible cross-reactivity with Der p1.

Published in: Clinical and molecular allergy : CMA (2020)

The ficin, the major fig allergen, belongs to cysteine protease family like Der p 1. The symptoms presented by our patient could be related to a cross reactivity between these two proteins which present a structural homology.

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case report
emergency department
sleep quality
allergic rhinitis