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Sensitization to animal allergensOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
Exposure to animal allergens is a major risk factor for the development of sensitization and allergic diseases such as asthma, allergic rhinitis/conjunctivitis, and atopic dermatitis. Besides mites and cockroaches, the most important animal allergens are derived from mammals .The most frequent pet allergy is allergy to cats and dogs. However, in recent years it has become more and more popular to have other animals as pets, so that the risk of exposure to new and unknown potential allergens increased. Objectives: To assess the prevalence of sensitization to animal epithelial allergens among Egyptian patients with respiratory allergy. Study design : a cross sectional study conducted on 200 newly diagnosed patients with respiratory allergy including allergic rhinitis and / or bronchial asthma attending allergy and immunology clinic in ain shams university hospitals each patient was subjected to a detailed history , spirometry , skin prick test to common aeroallergens and specific IgE to common animal allergens .Results :Prevalence of allergy to common animal allergens in patients with positive skin test was 44 % in comparison to 56 % positive SPT to other allergens with Positive SPT for cat allergens were the highest prevalence 30% followed with horse 28.5% then dogs for 21.5% then hamsters 13.5% then mixed feather 9.5% then rabbit 7.5% and the lowest percentage was for guinea pig 1%.Conclusion:allergy to common animal allergens is common among Egyptian patients with respiratory allergy .