In:
JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, Wiley, Vol. 6, No. 11 ( 2008-11), p. 983-988
Abstract:
Skin testing has a central role in the diagnosis of food allergy. Prick testing is well‐ established as a routine diagnostic tool. Nonetheless, unstable allergens and the lack of standardized extracts create difficulties in the identification of sensitization to foods in patients with suspected food allergy. Therefore prick‐to‐prick tests with native (raw, fresh) foods are still recommended. The indications and contraindications are the same as those of routine skin testing in clinical allergology. We recommend a careful and restricted application of skin tests in patients with a history of severe anaphylaxis to foods.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1610-0379
,
1610-0387
DOI:
10.1111/ddg.2008.6.issue-11
DOI:
10.1111/j.1610-0387.2008.06889.x
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2008
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2099463-1