Syndrome ficus-fruits

Shrubs, Ficus benjamina (weeping fig) in particular, have become an important decorative element in Our homes. The allergens of F. benjamina can be the cause of respiratory and cutaneous symptoms as well as inducing cross-reactions with certain fruits, figs for example, and they can also be the cause of anaphylactic reactions, which can sometimes be severe. The authors describe five cases in which this association, the ficus-fruit syndrome, Occurred. (C) 2008 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.