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Kabagire, Julieth K. |
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| dc.creator |
Mavura, Daudi R. |
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| dc.creator |
Masenga, John E. |
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| dc.creator |
Kiprono, Samson K. |
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| dc.date |
2015-10-28T07:50:46Z |
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2015-10-28T07:50:46Z |
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| dc.date |
2015-08 |
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| dc.date.accessioned |
2019-12-06T12:04:13Z |
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2019-12-06T12:04:13Z |
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| dc.identifier |
http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/670 |
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| dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/14900 |
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| dc.description |
Background:
There are very few studies in sub Saharan Africa that have addressed the sensitization profile in their general population. In Tanzania there is only one study which targeted women of reproductive age.
Objective: Aim: The objective of this study was to determine the sensitization profile on allergens of adult patients having atopic and non atopic diathesis attending KCMC, Northern Tanzania.
Methods:Sensitization profile of adult patients was evaluated through skin prick test to fifteen allergens in both atopic and non atopic patients. Analysis of serum IgE was done for the simplerandomly selected one hundred participants for both atopic and non atopic group. Then comparison of sensitization to allergens was compared to their serum IgE in both atopic and non atopic groups.
Results:Sensitization to house dust mites (D. pteronysinuss 53.5% and D. farinae 43%) were most common followed by hazel pollen 13%. Serum IgE levels were increased in atopic patients (70%) comparing to the non atopic (30%).
Conclusion: IgE mediated sensitization is common in adult patients attending our setting and house dust mites are the most common allergen.
Keywords: Africa, skin prick test, serum IgE, Atopic diathesis |
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en |
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| dc.subject |
Research Subject Categories::MEDICINE |
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| dc.title |
Sensitization profile on allergens of adult patients having atopic and non atopic diathesis attending K.C.M.C, northern Tanzania |
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Thesis |
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