Pollen allergy to mimosa (Acacia floribunda) in a Mediterranean area: an occupational disease.
We have described respiratory allergy to the pollens of mimosa (Acacia floribunda) in some Mediterranean areas of Italy and France. The incidence of sensitivity is only 1.2% in a population of atopics but 31% in an "at risk" population of floriculturists. It seems, therefore, that the pollen of Acacia floribunda, although heavy and amphiphilous, is potentially allergenic for subjects who are in close proximity.
Ariano
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Ospedale Intemelio, Bordighera (IM), Italy.
Panzani
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Amedeo
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D000045:Acacia; D001901:Botany; D005602:France / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007558:Italy / Q000453:epidemiology; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D011058:Pollen; D011852:Radioallergosorbent Test; D006255:Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D012882:Skin Tests; D000078329:Workforce