Fungal Aeroallergen Sensitization Patterns among Airway-Allergic Patients in Zagazig, Egypt

Faculty Medicine Year: 2023
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Journal: Journal of Fungi MDPI AG , Switzerland ISSN : 2309-608X Volume:
Keywords : Fungal Aeroallergen Sensitization Patterns among Airway-Allergic Patients    
Abstract:
Abstract: Background: Airway allergies such as asthma and allergic rhinitis, as well as their comor￾bidities, are increasing worldwide, causing significant socioeconomic health burdens to societies. It is estimated that between 3% and 10% of the population is allergic to fungi. The type of fungal sensitiza￾tion varies from one geographical region to another. The present study aimed to identify the common fungal aeroallergen sensitization patterns among airway-allergic patients residing in the Zagazig locality, Egypt, in order to obtain a better understanding of fungal allergy, in addition to improving the awareness and management strategies for those patients. Methods: The present cross-sectional study included 200 allergic rhinitis and asthma patients. Sensitization to fungal aeroallergens was evaluated by skin prick testing and in vitro measurement of total and specific immunoglobulin E. Results. As determined by a skin prick test, 58% of the patients studied were allergic to mixed molds. Alternaria alternata was the predominant fungal aeroallergen among the studied patients (72.2%), which was followed by Aspergillus fumigatus (53.45%), Penicillium notatum (52.6%), Candida albicans (34.5%), and Aspergillus niger (25%). Conclusion: Mixed mold sensitization ranked fourth among the most frequent aeroallergens in airway-allergic patients, and Alternaria alternata was the most frequently encountered fungal aeroallergen in the Zagazig locality.
   
     
 
       

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