Mosquito , i71

Mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti) are one of more than 3,000 species of mosquitoes belonging to the family Culicidae. Females feed primarily on mammals by biting the skin, injecting saliva, and extracting blood. Saliva injected into the body causes skin and sometimes systemic reactions.
Mosquito saliva contains many proteins that can cause allergies in humans. Up to 19 allergens were found in extracts of the salivary glands of mosquitoes and at least 8 proteins in the saliva of Aedes aegypti were identified as allergens that bind to the IgE of people who have extensive local allergic reactions to mosquito bites.
Reactions can range from mild skin irritation to local allergic reactions, but can also lead to life-threatening reactions. Although skin reactions are most common, systemic reactions have been reported, including generalized hives and angioedema.

The determination of specific IgE in human blood to - Mosquito, i71, shows the body's reaction to this allergen.

Research method: ImmunoCAP method (Immunofluorescence in the solid phase)

Units of measurement: kU/l

Biomaterial for analysis: venous blood