Sensitization to molecular dog allergens in an adult population: Results from the West Sweden Asthma Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As the prevalence of dog allergy rises, component resolved diagnosis might improve the diagnosis, understanding of the clinical outcomes and the effectiveness of immunotherapy. Considering the paucity of data in adults, the current study characterized the patterns of sensitization to dog molecular allergens in an adult population.

Methods

Data were derived from the West Sweden Asthma Study, a population-based and representative sample of adults from western Sweden. Of the 2006 subjects clinically examined, 313 participants sensitized to whole dog allergen extract were measured for specific immunoglobulin E (sIgE) levels to Can f 1, Can f 2, Can f 3, Can f 4, Can f 5 and Can f 6 using ImmunoCAP™. Polysensitization was defined as sensitization to ≥3 components. Over

SUBMITTER: Ozuygur Ermis SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10087160 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature