Prevalence of wheat allergy in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
JAMC-Journal of Ayub Medical College-Abbotabad-Pakistan. 2013; 25 (1-2): 52-56
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Wheat allergy has been suggested to represent an important allergic disease. This study collates clinical and laboratory aspects in patients with wheat allergy in Al-Kharj city, Saudi Arabia. Total and specific IgE were measured in 15 suspected cases of wheat allergy. Protein allergenicity was assessed with Western blotting. Significant elevation of total and specific IgE was found in 4 cases. Basophlia was also demonstrated on blood film. Western blotting results showed 2 bands [83 and 40 kDa]. Wheat allergy must also be considered when planning treatment of asthma and eczema of adult patients
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IMEMR
Tipo de estudio:
Prevalence_studies
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En
Revista:
J. Ayub Med. Coll.-Abbotabad-Pak.
Año:
2013