Open AccessSeroprevalence of cat‐ and dog‐specific IgEs in atopic dermatitis without history of pet parenting
Author(s) -
Yonekura Yuiko,
Katayama Ichiro,
Murota Hiroyuki
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of cutaneous immunology and allergy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.127
H-Index - 1
ISSN - 2574-4593
DOI - 10.1002/cia2.12030
Subject(s) - medicine , allergy , immunoglobulin e , atopic dermatitis , etiology , antigen , family history , cats , allergen , immunology , antibody
We conducted a retrospective observational study involving 66 patients with AD and found that cat‐ and dog‐derived antigens sometimes sensitize patients without pets. We also found that cat IgE‐positive subjects often tested positive for pollen‐specific IgE.