Dog (dander), e5

Dogs are widespread all over the world, and the total number of their population is estimated at 700 million. Dogs have established close relationships with humans, and they can be found as pets in households or as free-roaming animals in urban and rural areas. Concentrations of dog allergens are highest in the rooms where these animals are kept, but they can also be found in other enclosed or public places where dogs have never been kept due to passive transfer.

Dog allergens (Canis familiaris allergens, for example, Can f 1, Can f 2, Can f 4 and Can f 6) are widespread and are found in dog hair, dandruff and saliva. Can f 3 is also present in serum, and Can f 5 is present in the urine of non–castrated males.

Sensitization to dog allergen at an early age is a strong predictor for the development of childhood asthma. In addition, the likelihood of remission of childhood asthma in later adolescence decreases if a person is sensitized to furry animals such as dogs. Contact with an allergen source can cause not only immediate symptoms, but also a prolonged period of bronchial hyperreactivity that can last several weeks.

There is often a cosensitization between dog, cat and horse.

The determination of specific IgE in human blood to - Dog (dandruff), e5, 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