Hypersensitivity to paw-paw (Cerica papaya): report of a case.
A 23-year-old female presented with classical features of immediate hypersensitivity reaction after contact with paw-paw (Cerica papaya). She had a total serum IgE of 2500 i.u./ml. Prick tests with paw-paw extracts were positive. Her serum gave a positive P-K test on her siblings.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000485:Allergens / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology; D005638:Fruit / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000032:analysis; D007428:Intradermal Tests; D008297:Male
D000485:Allergens; D007073:Immunoglobulin E