Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea Scientific Information
Type: Whole Allergen
Display Name: Bougainvillea
Allergen code: k214
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Latin Name: Bougainvillea spp.
Other Names: Bougainvillea
Clinical Relevance
IgE-mediated reactions
Bougainvillea pollen does not appear to be a major component in the atmosphere, as shown by aerobiological monitoring, but may nevertheless uncommonly induce symptoms of asthma, rhinitis and conjunctivitis in sensitised individuals
Other topics
A plant species producing pollen, which may infrequently induce hayfever, asthma and conjunctivitis in sensitised individuals.
Cross-Reactivity
An extensive cross-reactivity among the different individual species of the Nyctaginaceae family could be expected but has not been documented to date.
References
- Yman L. Botanical relations and immunological cross-reactions in pollen allergy. 2nd ed. Pharmacia Diagnostics AB. Uppsala. Sweden. 1982: ISBN 91-970475-09
- Mishra RP, Singh B, Oommachan M. Airborne pollen flora of Jabalur - the central India. Aerobiologia 2002;18:73-81