Anaphylaxis related to avocado ingestion: a case and review

Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol. 2011 Jun 10;7(1):12. doi: 10.1186/1710-1492-7-12.

Abstract

Anaphylaxis to avocado, independent of latex sensitization, has been rarely reported in the literature. This case report describes a 15 year old male who experienced anaphylaxis within half an hour after eating avocado-containing food. Avocado consumption is common in both North America and South America. It is important to consider avocado as a cause of anaphylaxis, even in patients not sensitized to latex.