First report on sensitization to allergens of a house dust mite, Suidasia pontifica (Acari: Saproglyphidae).
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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2000 Dec; 31(4): 722-3
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-31157
ABSTRACT
A species of house dust mite, Suidasia pontifica, was recently shown to produce allergens affecting man. The species may be as important as other allergen producing mite in sensitization and causing allergic symptoms in Malaysians. Surveys conducted demonstrated that 80% of the houses surveyed were positive for this mite with densities ranged from 2 to 50 mites per gram of dust. Colonies of the species has been successfully established and materials from those colonies have been used to produce extracts for studies on sensitization to the mites. A total of 85 suspected allergic rhinitis patients were tested and 74.1% demonstrated positive reactions. Extract of this mite should be considered for routine diagnostic testing and possible immunotherapy.
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Humanos
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Alérgenos
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Adolescente
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Adulto
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Poeira
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Ácaros e Carrapatos
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Utensílios Domésticos
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Hipersensibilidade
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Animais
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Ano de publicação:
2000
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