Abstract

MONCADA-ALVAREZ, Lígia Inés; SALAZAR-TERREROS, Myriam Janeth  and  LOPEZ-PAEZ, Myriam Consuelo. Allergy in humans induced by saliva from insects from the family culicidae. rev.fac.med. [online]. 2011, vol.59, n.2, pp.133-148. ISSN 0120-0011.

A review was made of the molecules which are inoculated by insects from the family Culicidae when biting and the mechanisms used by their hosts to contract them, as well as some of these molecules, especially enzymes which become allergens inducing a broad spectrum response ranging from a papule when being bitten to a full-blown anaphylactic reaction. The possibility of diagnosis using wild molecules and recombinant antigens was also analyzed, as well as treatment guidelines.

Keywords : hypersensitivity; saliva; insect bites and stings; insects; cilicidae; allergens.

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