We read the case report of Zhu et al [
[1]
] with great interest. Kiwi is an exotic fruit and has gained popularity in domestic
markets of many countries now. Because of its wide availability, various forms of
allergic reactions to kiwifruit ranging from localized oral allergy syndrome to life-threatening
anaphylaxis were reported. Three allergens have been described in green kiwifruit
so far, and several more await discovery. Moreover, it is also recognized as part
of the “latex-fruit syndrome,” and cross-reactivity has been confirmed [
[2]
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Article Info
Publication History
Published online: February 04, 2013
Accepted:
December 2,
2012
Received:
November 28,
2012
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