Clustered sensitivity to fungi: anaphylactic reactions caused by ingestive allergy to yeasts

Authors: Airola, Kristiina1; Petman, Leena1; Mäkinen-Kiljunen, Soili1

Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Volume 97, Number 3, September 2006 , pp. 294-297(4)

Publisher: American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology

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Abstract:

Background: Respiratory allergy to environmental molds is relatively common, and fungal allergen-specific reactivity seems to cluster in certain persons. However, generalized reactions caused by ingested fungi have seldom been described.

Objective: To describe a mold-sensitized patient who developed multiple anaphylactic reactions after ingesting a yeast preparation widely used by the food industry as flavoring in, for example, powdered and ready-made sauces.

Methods: Skin prick tests and serum IgE tests were performed with inhalant and food allergens, including molds and yeasts, 2 pasta sauces consumed by the patient, individual sauce ingredients, and a food-quality yeast extract. Radioallergosorbent test inhibition was used for specificity studies.

Results: Skin prick and serum IgE test results were positive to several molds (Cladosporium herbarum, Alternaria alternata, Aspergillus fumigatus, and Penicillium notatum), baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), Malassezia furfur, and champignon and to the 2 pasta sauces, the yeast ingredient, and a food-quality yeast extract. Radioallergosorbent test inhibition studies confirmed that the sauces contain cross-reacting yeast and mold allergens.

Conclusions: This patient has a clustered sensitization to fungi characterized by allergy to environmental fungal allergens and to yeast extracts used in the food industry. Yeasts should be considered as possible ingestive allergens in mold-allergic patients.

Document Type: Case report

Affiliations: 1: Skin and Allergy Hospital, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.

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