IgE-mediated sensitization to galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose ( α-gal) in urticaria and anaphylaxis in Spain: geographical variations and risk factors.

CONCLUSIONS: Sensitization to α-gal in patients with urticaria or anaphylaxis differs considerably between the three geographical areas studied and is related to tick bites.
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Source: Journal of Investigational Allergology and Clinical Immunology - January 24, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Mateo-Borrega MB, Garcia B, Hernando Larramendi C, Azofra J, González-Mancebo E, Alvarado MI, Alonso Díaz de Durana MD, Núñez-Orjales R, Diéguez MC, Guilarte M, Soriano-Galarraga AM, Sosa G, Ferrer A, García-Moral A, Beristain AM, Bartra J Tags: J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol Source Type: research