Measuring potency of Candida albicans allergen through tests in vivo and in vitro
- Author:
Vu Minh Thuc
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Allergen
- MeSH:
Candida albicans;
Allergens
- From:Journal of Vietnamese Medicine
2005;0(3):41-47
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Using tests in vivo and in vitro to assess potency of Candida albicans allergen in 6 lots of rats with 250 - 300g in bodyweight, each lot had 10 rats. Results: anaphylactic value was 3.4±0.04, mastocyte test, prick test and stimulatory test had highly positive rates. Aandida Albicans allergen is one of the rhinitis inducing allergens that have high positive rate of tests: prick test 55.36%, stimulatory test 87.10%. Candida albicans allergen can be used for specific diagnosis in subjects, who are suspected of allergy with Candida albicans
