[Occupational allergies to bromelain]. / Berufliche Allergien gegen Bromelain.
Pneumologie
; 61(3): 159-61, 2007 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
The protease bromelain originating from the pineapple fruit (Ananas comosus) finds frequent use in industry. Exposure to enzyme dusts has long been known to cause occupational allergies. The present paper reviews the results of the evaluation of literature data concerning occupational airway sensitization due to bromelain. Cases of specific airway sensitization caused by bromelain could be shown clearly by the presented studies. Since the symptoms, results of skin prick tests, detection of specific IgE antibodies and results of specific bronchoprovocation tests are consistent, an immunological mechanism can be assumed.
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Assunto principal:
Bromelaínas
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Hipersensibilidade
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Doenças Profissionais
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Ano de publicação:
2007
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