10/10/2025
Alergia al látex y alergias alimentarias
It’s . Did you know that people with latex allergies can develop allergic reactions to some fruits and vegetables? In fact, about half of people with a latex allergy may develop allergy symptoms from avocado, banana or kiwi.🥝🍌🥑
This happens due to cross reactivity. Some proteins in natural rubber latex are similar to those found in certain fruits and vegetables.
At the same time, people with food allergies to certain fruits and vegetables may have allergic reactions to latex. This may occur in approximately 1 in 10 people with food allergies.
Learn more about which foods have the potential to cross react with latex.
https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/allergies/latex-allergy/