Shiitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes): A poorly known allergen in Western countries responsible for severe work-related asthma

Shiitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes): A poorly known allergen in Western countries responsible for severe work-related asthma

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the IgE-mediated pathogenesis of severe asthma presented by a patient only after handling shiitake (Lentinus edodes) mushrooms (SM). Material and Methods: Skin tests were performed using in-house extracts from mushrooms that the patient usually ha...

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Main Authors: Valerio Pravettoni, Laura Primavesi, Marta Piantanida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine 2014-10-01
Series:International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Subjects:
asthma
IgE-immunoblotting
mushroom allergy
occupational disease
shiitake
Online Access:http://ijomeh.eu/Shiitake-mushroom-lentinus-edodes-a-poorly-known-allergen-in-western-countries-responsible-for-severe-work-related-asthma,2115,0,2.html

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