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Domestic fungal viable propagules and sensitization in children with IgE mediated allergic diseases

Domestic fungal viable propagules and sensitization in children with IgE mediated allergic diseases In order to study the possible relationship between domestic fungal exposure and sensitization to fungi, the homes of 20 children with allergic diseases (mainly bronchial asthma) were inspected for visible fungal growth and airborne viable fungal propagules were sampled. Inclusion criterion was sensitization to at least one of the tested fungi as shown by proof of specific IgE in serum. Twelve of 19 homes (63%) revealed a considerable amounl of viable fungal propagules and/or visible fungal growth. Penicilli‐um, Cladosporium, Aspergillus, Mycelia sterilia and yeasts were most prevalent. There was no clear‐cut relationship to serologically proven sensitization. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Wiley

Domestic fungal viable propagules and sensitization in children with IgE mediated allergic diseases

Pediatric Allergy and Immunology , Volume 7 (3) – Aug 1, 1996

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Wiley
Copyright
Copyright © 1996 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company
ISSN
0905-6157
eISSN
1399-3038
DOI
10.1111/j.1399-3038.1996.tb00123.x
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Abstract

In order to study the possible relationship between domestic fungal exposure and sensitization to fungi, the homes of 20 children with allergic diseases (mainly bronchial asthma) were inspected for visible fungal growth and airborne viable fungal propagules were sampled. Inclusion criterion was sensitization to at least one of the tested fungi as shown by proof of specific IgE in serum. Twelve of 19 homes (63%) revealed a considerable amounl of viable fungal propagules and/or visible fungal growth. Penicilli‐um, Cladosporium, Aspergillus, Mycelia sterilia and yeasts were most prevalent. There was no clear‐cut relationship to serologically proven sensitization.

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Pediatric Allergy and ImmunologyWiley

Published: Aug 1, 1996

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