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McElhenny, T. R., Bold, H. C., Brown,
Jr. R. M., and J. P. McGovern. 1962. Algae: a cause of inhalant allergy in children. Ann. Allergy 20:739-743. |
Summary Inasmuch as algae have been shown to be air contaminants, we isolated, cultured and extracted four strains of green algae from air samples. These algal extracts were employed as skin-test antigens in 120 patients who suffered from respiratory allergic diseases. Of these patients, 98 showed definite positive reactions to intradermal tests with one or more extracts of these green algae.
This finding suggests that air-borne algae, which
heretofore have been unrecognized as a cause of inhalant allergic
sensitivity, might well be allergenic. To achieve certainty,
these data should necessarily be followed by further investigation.
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