The importance of skin prick test in differentiating cat sensitivities and allergies in children

DISCUSSION: The present study is the first to report the frequency and clinical findings of cat sensitizations and allergies in Turkish children. For effective treatment, cat allergy must be diagnosed. In this regard, the use of a practical, readily accessible 5.5 mm cut-off point on the SPT may be helpful.PMID:38031939 | PMC:PMC10760561 | DOI:10.55730/1300-0144.5650

Source: Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences - November 30, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Mehmet Şirin Kaya Özge Atay İdil Akay Haci İlke Taşkirdi Selime Özen Bölük Figen Çelebi Çelik Özgen Soyöz Canan Şule Ünsal Karkiner Demet Can Source Type: research