title: Clinical features of cross-reactivity of food allergy caused by fruits.
abstract: Fruits are increasingly recognized as a cause of food allergy. The wide cross-reactivity among these foods has been extensively studied. In this review we will focus on studies addressing the clinical relevance of cross-reactivity among fruits, the diagnostic management of patients complaining of reactions to multiple fruits, and adequate dietary recommendations.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Alergia, Hospital Universitario Doce de Octubre, Madrid, Spain. jrodriguez@meditex.es
authors.forename: Julia
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rodriguez
authors.forename: Jesus F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Crespo
mesh_terms: D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000276:immunology*; D003429:Cross Reactions / Q000276:immunology; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005638:Fruit / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens