Serum IgE Antibodies to the Scabies Mite |
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| Authors: | Jens Christensen Dahl M.D. Bente Scwartz Pharm.D. Charlotte Graudal M.D. Jette Christophersen M.D. Svend Aage Henrisken D.V.M. |
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| Affiliation: | Departments of Dermatology and Venereology, Kobenhavns Amts Sygehus and Bispebjerg Hospital, Allergologisk Laboratorium, Diagnoselaboratoriet, and State Veterinary Serum Laboratory, Copenhagen, Denmark |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACT: Porcine scabies, mites, Sarcoptes scabiei var. suis are more readily available in sufficient quantities than are human scabies mites. Circulating IgE antibodies specific to porcine scabies mites were found in 6 (30%) of 20 scabies patients with an RAST score of at least 2. Seven patients had elevated serum total IgE levels. Correlation between the RAST values, the duration of pruritus, and the IgE levels was not found. The results do not prove the existence of antibodies specific to porcine scabies mites but strongly support this assumption. |
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