L'allergie alimentaire à la pêche

Peach, a fruit that is found widely in the Mediterranean region, belongs to the Rosaceae family, which also includes apples, cherries, pears, apricots, raspberries, strawberries, hazelnuts and almonds. Although the actual prevalence of peach allergy is probably underestimated, it seems to be increasing [Which does he mean by “last one” - peach or almond? I assume he refers to peaches]. The major peach allergen is a lipid transfer plant defence protein that occurs widely in the plant kingdom. Cross-reactions with other members of the Rosaceae family and also with birch and grass pollens are frequent. Here, we review the literature on peach allergy, present five relevant cases and discuss its pathology.