Evaluación de la respuesta alérgica de pacientes caninos con dermatitis atópica mediante el Prick test

Abstract

The objective of this research was to identify the main allergens reacted to the patients diagnosed with Canine Atopic Dermatitis (DAC), using the allergy test called Prick test, with 25 allergens grouped as: mites, insects, fungi, pollens and inhalants a 35 canine patients diagnosed with CAD after performing the food test to rule out food allergy. The study was conducted at the USFQ Veterinary Hospital; Veterinary Medican Clinic; Consultorio Veterinario Mascotitas, with patients derived from other clinics and clinics of the Metropolitan District of Quito. 25 allergens were placed on the flank of the depilated patient in the same order for all patients with positive (histamine) and negative (diluent) controls to observe the reaction. The statistical analysis consisted in determining the frequencies of each allergen for all patients, for the Schnauzer breed, for both sexes and for the ages; smaller animals and over 2 years old. There was reaction to all tested allergens except the Dog Wool allergen. There was no significant association between the age factor and none of the allergens studied. It was found a greater sensitivity of the females against the insect cockroach allergens and Poa spp. The Schnauzer breed was the only one that reacted to the allergen Polvo Cuarto Sierra.