| Prediction of allergy in infancy. | |
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PMID: 1936973 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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There is still no test that can predict allergy in infancy with 100% accuracy. For practical purposes, the best we can do is combine a carefully taken family history with a blood sample in early infancy, preferably during the first week of life, on which a sensitive IgE test is applied. If cord blood samples are used, contamination with maternal blood must be avoided as far as possible and samples with high IgE should be checked for possible contamination with maternal blood. Certainly, predictive tests are of no value unless there is a possibility of offering prophylactic measures that prevent or at least delay the onset of the symptoms of allergy. A search for ideal prophylactic measures and screening methods is in progress. |
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Authors:
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N I Kjellman; S Croner; K Fälth-Magnusson; H Odelram; B Björkstén |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Allergy proceedings : the official journal of regional and state allergy societies Volume: 12 ISSN: 1046-9354 ISO Abbreviation: Allergy Proc Publication Date: 1991 Jul-Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-12-19 Completed Date: 1991-12-19 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8902396 Medline TA: Allergy Proc Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 245-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Linköping University, Sweden. |
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Amniotic Fluid
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immunology Fetal Blood / immunology Humans Hypersensitivity / diagnosis*, immunology Immunoglobulin E / analysis Infant Risk Factors Sweden |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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37341-29-0/Immunoglobulin E |
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