Sensitization to cat allergens in non–cat owner patients with respiratory allergy

Gülbahar, Okan; Sin, Aytül; Mete, Nihal; Kokuludağ, Ali; Kırmaz, Cengiz; Sebik, Filiz

doi:10.1016/s1081-1206(10)61868-6

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“…Moreover, they can be found in various environments where the animals do not live such as day care centers (434, 435), schools (436), public transportation (437), hospital settings (324,438,439) and homes without animals (440). Schools represent a particular risk environment for children allergic to cats as they may develop or worsen symptoms (441), and are a site for the transfer of cat allergen to homes (442).…”

Section: Other Mitesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) 2008*

Bousquet¹,

Khaltaev²,

Cruz³

et al. 2008

Allergy

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Section: Other Mitesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) 2008*

Bousquet¹,

Khaltaev²,

Cruz³

et al. 2008

Allergy

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“…Bollinger and Custovic have shown cat allergens in 27.5% and 30% of houses without a cat (14,15). Cat sensitivity was detected as 15% in Istanbul, 17.3% in Ankara, 44.7% in Izmir among adults and children having respiratory allergic diseases (16)(17)(18).…”

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Allergy skin test results of an outpatient pulmonary clinic in Gaziantep

Bayram¹,

Uyar²,

Elbek³

et al. 2013

Gaziantep Med J

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Environmental factors play an important role in allergic sensitization. The aim of this study was to determine the spectrum of aeroallergen sensitivity of patients. The skin prick test results of patients with symptoms compatible with allergic diseases between March 2002 and December 2004 were retrospectively evaluated in Gaziantep University Pulmonary outpatient clinic. Of 1627 patients in whom skin prick tests (Stallergenes, France) were performed, 528 (32.5%) patients had at least one positive result among 8 allergens. The mean age of patients who had positive allergic skin test was 33. 03 ± 11.80 (16-69), and 335 (63.4%) of those were female. Two hundred twenty five (52%) patients had positive skin prick test for one allergen tested, while 253 (48%) patients had positive skin prick test for multiple allergens. Phleum pratensis was the most common allergen found to be positive in 221 (41.8%) patients. The prevalence of positive tests were as follows; cockroach (32.9%), Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (32.7%), Olea europea (27%), cat dander (14.9%), Parieteria officinalis (11.7%), Cladosporium (9.8%) and Alternaria (8.9%).Phleum pratensis and cockroach were the most common allergens causing a sensitivity reaction detected in our clinic. Diğer pozitif sonuçların prevalansı ise şöyleydi: Hamamböceği (%32.9), Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (%32.7), Olea europea (%27), kedi tüyü (%14.9), Parieteria officinalis (%11.7), Cladosporium (%9.8) ve Alternaria (%8.9). Kliniğimizde en sık saptanan deri testi duyarlılığı ajanları Phleum pratensis ve hamamböceği idi.

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“…As we previously reported, stray cats are common in İzmir, and even this alone may explain why all DCs have detectable cat allergens. 4 In day-care centers, cat allergens are frequently detected, but the levels of exposure vary greatly. 3 In general, Fel d 1 is at low levels in these settings.…”

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“…3 Recently we found that, most sampled houses in İzmir had measurable levels of Fel d 1 even in the absence of indoor cats. 4 The number of studies reporting the presence or levels of mite allergens in Turkish homes is also limited. [5][6][7] However, there is currently no data available regarding indoor allergen levels in Turkish day-care centers.…”

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An Important Source for Cat and House Dust Mite Allergens: Day-Care Centers

GÜLBAHARAssoc.¹,

Korkmaz²,

Erdem³

et al. 2012

Turkiye Klinikleri J Med Sci

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A AB BS ST TR RA AC CT T O Ob bj je ec ct ti iv ve e: : Exposure to indoor allergens during childhood has been associated with an increased risk of sensitization. There is no data about indoor allergen levels in day-care centers in Turkey. We hypothesized that day-care centers (DC) would be relevant sources of cat and mite allergens. M Ma at te er ri ia al l a an nd d M Me et th ho od ds s: : Fifty-seven dust samples were collected from 19 DCs in İzmir, their gardens, and classrooms of the primary schools where the DCs are located in. A questionnaire about characteristics of DCs was completed. Fel d 1, Der p 1 and Der f 1 allergen levels were quantitated by enzyme-linked immunoassay. R Re es su ul lt ts s: : Fel d 1 was detected in all, and mite allergens in 94.7% of the samples. Levels exceeding sensitization threshold level for cat and mite allergens were present in 73.7%, and 21.1% of DCs, respectively. Fel d 1 levels exceeding threshold level that might cause asthma exacerbation was detected in 21% of DCs. Fel d 1 levels in DCs and their gardens were higher than the classrooms of the same school. Der f 1 levels were identical in DCs, gardens and classrooms. Der p 1 concentration was higher in DCs with air-conditioning, than DCs without a ventilation system. Although there was no difference for Fel d 1 levels in DCs with or without carpeted floor, Fel d 1 concentrations in DCs with carpet were significantly higher than in classrooms with no carpet. C Co on nc cl lu us si io on n: : Day-care centers in İzmir are important sources of indoor allergens that could cause sensitization or even allergic symptoms in children and their staff.

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Sensitization to cat allergens in non–cat owner patients with respiratory allergy

Cited by 31 publications

References 27 publications

Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) 2008*

Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) 2008*

Allergy skin test results of an outpatient pulmonary clinic in Gaziantep

An Important Source for Cat and House Dust Mite Allergens: Day-Care Centers

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