allergénspecificus
Allergen-specificus is a term used to describe the component of an allergic response that is directed toward a defined allergen. In practice, it refers to the immune processes and diagnostic considerations that pertain to individual sensitizations, as opposed to non-specific or generalized inflammatory reactions.
Most allergic sensitization begins when an individual is exposed to an allergen and develops allergen-specific IgE
Diagnosis combines history with testing for allergen-specific responses. Skin prick testing and serum assays measure specific
Knowledge of allergen specificity guides management. Avoidance of the relevant allergen is the first-line strategy, while
As a concept, allergen-specificus emphasizes the need to differentiate responses to distinct allergens within a patient’s