Abstract | BACKGROUND: The common striped scorpion, Centruroides vittatus, and the imported fire ant (IFA) are endemic to the south-central United States. There is evidence of venom-specific IgE in patients experiencing hypersensitivity reactions to scorpion stings. The infrequency of repeated scorpion stings and the presence of immediate reactions to an initial sting suggest prior sensitization. OBJECTIVE: In the present study we evaluated the cross-reactivity of C vittatus venom with IFA whole-body extract (WBE). METHODS: RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Jeffrey S Nugent, Daniel R More, Larry L Hagan, Jeffrey G Demain, Bonnie A Whisman, Theodore M Freeman |
Journal | The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology
(J Allergy Clin Immunol)
Vol. 114
Issue 2
Pg. 383-6
(Aug 2004)
ISSN: 0091-6749 [Print] United States |
PMID | 15316520
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.)
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Chemical References |
- Allergens
- Ant Venoms
- Scorpion Venoms
- Immunoglobulin E
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Topics |
- Allergens
(immunology)
- Animals
- Ant Venoms
(immunology)
- Cross Reactions
- Humans
- Immunoglobulin E
(blood)
- Scorpion Venoms
(immunology)
- Skin Tests
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