Is Wheal Size at Age One a Good Predictor of Allergic Sensitization at Age Two?

Conclusions Infants can be screened using the standard definition of a positive SPT and as wheal size increases PPV improves while larger histamine ratios has no consistent pattern.

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Published in:Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 2008-02, Vol.121 (2), p.S57-S57
Main Authors: Lockey, J.E, Anderson, L.N, Bernstein, D.I, Villareal, M, Khurana Hershey, G.K, LeMasters, G.K
Format: Article
Language:English
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Allergy and Immunology
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Summary:Conclusions Infants can be screened using the standard definition of a positive SPT and as wheal size increases PPV improves while larger histamine ratios has no consistent pattern.
ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2007.12.230