Cross sensitivity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002711",
  "term": "Cross sensitivity",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A phenomenon where an individual develops an allergic or hypersensitivity reaction to a substance, and subsequently reacts to other chemically similar substances. This occurs because the immune system recognizes shared structural features or epitopes between different compounds. For example, a person allergic to penicillin may also react to other beta-lactam antibiotics.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "cross-reacting antigen",
    "hypersensitivity"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1152 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cross-sensitivity/"
}