Adherence to imported fire ant subcutaneous immunotherapy.
CONCLUSION: IFA SCIT is a life-saving therapy that is safe and effective. Despite this, only 71% followed the recommendation to start, and at 1 year only 35% remained adherent. Adherence was not statistically related to age, sex, or severity of initial reaction. Logistical constraints and fear were significant impediments.
PMID: 23548525 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Stokes SC, Quinn JM, Sacha JJ, White KM Tags: Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol Source Type: research
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