Occupational allergy caused by Dianthus caryophillus, Gypsophila paniculata, and Lilium longiflorum.
BACKGROUND
Occupational allergy to ornamental flowers is seldom reported.


METHODS
We report a case of a 35-year-old male flower supplier who developed IgE-mediated allergic rhinoconjunctivitis with nasal polyps, and contact urticaria and dermatitis after handling Gypsophila paniculata. Dianthus caryophillus, and Lilium longiflorum.


RESULTS
Studies revealed the presence of positive immediate skin prick tests. Rubbing tests were positive to G. paniculata and D. caryophillus. Serum specific IgE was detected against G. paniculata and L., longiflorum. In IgE immunoblot, two IgE-binding bands (15 and 17 kDa) were obtained against D. caryophillus, and two different bands (19 and 22 kDa) were visible against L. longiflorum.


CONCLUSIONS
These findings suggest an IgE-mediated reaction as the mechanism responsible for the respiratory and cutaneous symptoms of the patient. No similar cases of allergy to D. caryophillus and L. longiflorum have been previously reported.
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Unidad de Alergia, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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D000328:Adult; D003233:Conjunctivitis, Allergic / Q000209:etiology*; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000032:analysis; D010944:Plants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012130:Respiratory Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D012882:Skin Tests
D010936:Plant Extracts