Clinical interpretation of skin test results

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作者
Tripathi, A
Patterson, R
机构
[1] Northwestern Univ, Sch Med, NW Mem Hosp, Div Allergy & Immunol, Chicago, IL 60611 USA
[2] Northwestern Univ, Sch Med, NW Mem Hosp,Dept Med, Ernest S Bazley Asthma & Allerg Dis Ctt, Chicago, IL 60611 USA
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10.1016/S0889-8561(05)70207-1
中图分类号
R392 [医学免疫学];
学科分类号
100102 ;
摘要
Skin tests are a valuable tool in the diagnosis of allergenic rhinitis, asthma, and anaphylaxis. Skin tests need to be interpreted in conjunction with a relevant history and physical examination since asymptomatic individuals may have positive skin tests. A number of variables may affect skin reactivity, including medications, age, quality of allergen extracts, and site of testing. A semiquantitative system of interpretation of skin tests is included.
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页码:291 / +
页数:11
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