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Allergy to an occupational allergen (Sapelli wood) in a child

Matheu, Victor LU ; Huertas, J ; Martinez-Molero, I ; Zubeldia, J M ; Zapatero, L and Baeza, M L (1999) In Pediatric Allergy and Immunology 10(4). p.272-273
Abstract
The case is presented of a child who developed rhinoconjunctivitis, angioedema and asthma by sensitization to Sapelli wood, which was used in his father's carpentry. Positive skin-prick test, high levels of specific immunoglobulin E by ELISA and a positive conjunctival challenge test suggest a type I hypersensitivity mechanism to this wood. This is the first case report of sensitization to Sapelli wood and it confirms that occupational allergen exposure as Sapelli wood may also cause sensitization in a child.
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allergen challenge, asthma diagnosis, child, ELISA, occupational allergen, rhinoconjunctivitis, Sapelli wood, skin test, specific IgE
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Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
volume
10
issue
4
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272 - 273
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Wiley-Blackwell
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  • pmid:10678725
  • scopus:0033394111
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0905-6157
DOI
10.1034/j.1399-3038.1999.00048.x
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English
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  title        = {{Allergy to an occupational allergen (Sapelli wood) in a child}},
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  doi          = {{10.1034/j.1399-3038.1999.00048.x}},
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