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The Level of Mite Dermatophagoides’ Allergens (Der-p 1 and Der-f 1) in Birjand

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Mohammad Fereidouni1,*, Farkhondeh Fereidouni2, Mehrasa Hadian3, Zahra Asghari4, S. Masood Zojaji4
1Department of Immunology, Asthma, Allergy & Immunology Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences , Birjand, Iran
3Department of Marine Biology, Center of Research and studies of O rnamental F ish, University Crusade of Mazandaran, Sari, , Iran
4edical Student, Asthma, Allergy & Immunology Research Center, Medical School, Birjand University of Medical Sciences , Birjand, Iran
4Birjand, Iran
*Corresponding Author: Department of Immunology, Asthma, Allergy & Immunology Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences , Birjand, Iran Email: dr.m.fereidouni@gmail.com

Zahedan Journal of Research in Medical Sciences:Vol. 16, issue 4; 38-40
Published online:Apr 24, 2013
Article type:Brief Report
Received:Mar 27, 2011
Accepted:Jul 13, 2011
How to Cite:Fereidouni M, Fereidouni F, Hadian M, Asghari Z, Zojaji SM. The Level of Mite Dermatophagoides’ Allergens (Der-p 1 and Der-f 1) in Birjand. Zahedan J Res Med Sci. 2014;16(4):. doi:

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.

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