LP28415-5
Periplaneta americana
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Descriptions
Test for allergy to the American cockroach. The allergen code is i206. Cockroaches produce potent allergens that are an important cause of asthma. At least 45 allergens have been identified from the American cockroach that contribute to asthma. IgE mediated reactions to cockroach may induce asthma, allergic rhinitis,allergic conjunctivitis and allergic dermatitis in sensitive patients. Copyright Copyright © 2006 Phadia AB. Source: ImmunoCap,
P americana is a large Cockroach, up to 5 cm in length, that infests houses, schools, hospitals, and other large buildings. It prefers damp areas such as basements, and may be found around pipes, sewage systems, and drainage systems.
Cockroach may commonly induce symptoms of asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis and allergic dermatitis in sensitised individuals. These are the most common ailments attributable to Cockroach infestation of housing and are important public health problems. Cockroach allergens (like Mite allergens) have an association with socioeconomic factors and population density
Copyright Copyright © 2006 Phadia AB.
Source: ImmunoCap, ImmunoCap
Basic Part Properties
- Part Display Name
- American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana)
- Part Type
- Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)
- Created On
- 2001-03-13
- Construct for LOINC Short Name
- Amer Roach
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Language Variants Get Info
| Tag | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| zh-CN | Chinese (China) | 美洲大蠊 Synonyms: 美洲蜚蠊; |
| fr-CA | French (Canada) | Periplaneta americana |
| et-EE | Estonian (Estonia) | Ameerika prussakas |
| es-ES | Spanish (Spain) | Cucaracha americana (Periplaneta americana) |
| it-IT | Italian (Italy) | Periplaneta americana Synonyms: Blatta americana (Periplaneta americana) |
| tr-TR | Turkish (Turkey) | Periplaneta americana |
| ru-RU | Russian (Russian Federation) | Periplaneta americana Synonyms: Таракан американский (Periplaneta americana) |
| nl-NL | Dutch (Netherlands) | Periplaneta americana Synonyms: amerikaanse kakkerlak |
| fr-BE | French (Belgium) | Periplaneta americana Synonyms: Blatte américaine, i206 |
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