Sensitization to cat allergen and its association with respiratory allergies
cross-sectional study
Keywords:
Immunization, Fel d 1 protein, Felis domesticus, [supplementary concept], Skin tests, Allergy and immunologyAbstract
Cats are a significant source of allergens that contribute towards worsening of allergic diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between sensitization to cat allergens and allergic respiratory diseases. This was an observational retrospective study based on the skin prick tests results of patients at a tertiary-level hospital in São Paulo. A total of 1,985 test results were assessed. The prevalence of sensitization to cat allergen was 20% (399 patients). Our data indicated that in this population of atopic patients, a positive skin prick test result for cat allergen was not associated significantly with a diagnosis of respiratory allergy.
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