First Case Report of a Blaptica dubia Cockroach Allergy

Abstract

Cockroaches widely abundant, but few in human habitats. American ( Periplaneta americana ) and German Blattellagermanica ) cockroach are most pervasive. Exposure can result in sensitization. Risk increased with atopy and urban dwellings. May exacerbate allergic rhinitis and asthma symptoms.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 31, 2021
Accession Number
AD1125108

Entities

People

  • Jun C. Mendoza

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Allergens
  • Anatomy
  • Biological Sciences
  • Breeding
  • Cockroaches
  • Congestion
  • Department Of Defense
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Extraction
  • Fungi
  • Habitats
  • Histamine
  • Housing (Dwellings)
  • Inhibition
  • Insects
  • Literature
  • Materials
  • Membranes
  • Nomenclature
  • Nose Diseases
  • Reactivities
  • Skin Diseases

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