Diagnosis of Vespa affinis venom allergy: use of immunochemical methods and a passive basophil activation test

Diagnosis of Vespa affinis venom allergy: use of immunochemical methods and a passive basophil activation test

Abstract Background Allergy to Vespa affinis venom is common in the Asia Pacific region. Venom preparations for diagnosis are not commercially available for this species. Methods The prominent allergens in V. affinis venom were identifiedusing immunochemical methods. Use of ImmunoCAP of Vespula vulg...

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Main Authors: Peshala Gunasekara, S. M. Handunnetti, Sunil Premawansa, Pradeep Kaluarachchi, Chandima Karunatilake, Indra P. Ratnayake, R. K. S. Dias, G. A. S. Premakumara, W. M. D. K. Dasanayake, Suranjith L. Seneviratne, Rajiva de Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology
Subjects:
CD63
IgE cross-reactivity
Insect venom allergy
Passive basophil activation test
Vespa affinis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13223-019-0394-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13223-019-0394-6

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