Zahedan Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
The Official Journal of Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
Image Credit:Zahedan J Res Med Sci
Outline
The Level of Mite Dermatophagoides’ Allergens (Der-p 1 and Der-f 1) in Birjand
Authors
Abstract
Background: House dust mite allergens especially pyroglyphid species are among the most important indoor allergens and have an important role in development of asthma and allergies.
Materials and Methods: In current study, the level of two main allergens from mites including Der-p1 and Der-f 1 in dust of 28 homes in Birjand city was measured by ELISA method.
Results: All samples were negative for Der-p1. Low leverl of Der-f 1 was detected in one sample. Prevalence of asthma, rhinitis and rhinoconjunctivitis was 2%, 28% and 15% respectively.
Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that House dust mites could not grow in Birjand climate.
Highlights
References
- 1.References are available in the PDF.
Copyright
© 2014, Author(s). This open-access article is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which allows for unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided that the original work is properly cited.
Similar Articles
Prevalence of food and airborne allergens in allergic patients in Kerman
Fouladseresht H, Safiri S, Moqaddasi M, Razeghi MS, Bazargan N. Prevalence of food and airborne allergens in allergic patients in Kerman. J Kermanshah Univ Med Sci. 2014;18(4):e74114. doi: https://doi.org/10.22110/jkums.v18i4.1582
Fauna and Seasonal Abundance of Domestic Mites as Respiratory Allergen in Three Military Areas, North of Iran in 2017 - 2018
Mortazavi Lahijani A, Khaghani R, Hajiqanbar H, Mirzamani SS. Fauna and Seasonal Abundance of Domestic Mites as Respiratory Allergen in Three Military Areas, North of Iran in 2017 - 2018. Ann Mil Health Sci Res. 2019;17(2):e92403. doi: https://doi.org/10.5812/amh.92403
Prevalence of Fungal Allergens in Respiratory Allergic Patients in Ahvaz City, Southwest Iran
Shakurnia AH, Assarehzadegan MA, Amini A, Shakerinejad G. Prevalence of Fungal Allergens in Respiratory Allergic Patients in Ahvaz City, Southwest Iran. Jundishapur J Microbiol. 2013;6(4):e4864. doi: https://doi.org/10.5812/jjm.4864
Prevalence of asthma symptoms among 13-14 years old children in Birjand
Mortazavi moghaddam G, Saadatjoo A. Prevalence of asthma symptoms among 13-14 years old children in Birjand. Zahedan J Res Med Sci. 2004;6(3):e94995. doi:
- Scopus by DOI: 0
Last Update: 1 week ago
- Scopus by Title: 0
Last Update: 1 week ago
- Scopus by Title (Ref): 0
Last Update: 1 week ago
- CrossRef: 0
Last Update: 5 hours ago
- OpenAlex: 0
Last Update: 8 hours ago
- OpenCitations: 0
Last Update: 5 days ago