Publications by authors named "Natalia Koldej"
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- Thirty years after its introduction, latex-fruit syndrome (LFS) has been extensively studied, highlighting cross-reactivity between latex and certain fruits.
- The prevalence of LFS among latex-allergic patients varies widely (4-88%) based on factors like diagnostic methods and geographic location, with banana, avocado, kiwifruit, and papaya being the most common allergenic fruits.
- Symptoms in LFS patients often show 73% systemic reactions compared to 27% localized reactions, emphasizing the need for standardized diagnostic criteria and severity grading for proper management of the syndrome.
Presently, there has been an increase in the consumption of the blue-green microalga-spirulina ( species), which dominates 99.5% of the total world production of microalgae. Primarily sold as a dietary supplement, it is also incorporated into snacks, pasta, cookies, and bread.
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