2021
DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2020.12.019
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Diagnostic testing for galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose, United States, 2010 to 2018

Abstract: Background: Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is an emerging immunoglobulin E (IgE)emediated allergy to galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal). The geographic distribution and burden of AGS in the United States are unknown. Objective: To characterize alpha-gal IgE testing patterns and describe the trends and distribution from 2010 to 2018 in the United States. Methods: This retrospective analysis included all persons tested for alpha-gal IgE antibodies by Viracor-IBT Laboratories (Lee's Summit, Missouri), the primar… Show more

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“…Contrary to that, AGS has been reported mostly in humans with no history of atopy Binder et al, 2021). Interestingly, AGS is reported in people living in rural and urban setting across the globe (Cabezas-Cruz et al, 2019;Binder et al, 2021). Based on existing data it is not possible to reject or accept correlation of AGS with hygiene.…”
Section: Host and Tick Factors Contributing To Agsmentioning
confidence: 90%
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“…Contrary to that, AGS has been reported mostly in humans with no history of atopy Binder et al, 2021). Interestingly, AGS is reported in people living in rural and urban setting across the globe (Cabezas-Cruz et al, 2019;Binder et al, 2021). Based on existing data it is not possible to reject or accept correlation of AGS with hygiene.…”
Section: Host and Tick Factors Contributing To Agsmentioning
confidence: 90%
“…Existing literature suggests that HH is linked with food allergy especially in children with atopy (Iweala and Nagler, 2019). Contrary to that, AGS has been reported mostly in humans with no history of atopy Binder et al, 2021). Interestingly, AGS is reported in people living in rural and urban setting across the globe (Cabezas-Cruz et al, 2019;Binder et al, 2021).…”
Section: Host and Tick Factors Contributing To Agsmentioning
confidence: 96%
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