[Respiratory allergy to trichophyton].
In 8 cases of rhinitis and asthma, the Trichophytons - of which the patient is often unaware as a cutaneous affection - were found to be responsible for the attacks by converging positive cutaneous tests, positive respiratory provocation tests and persevering dermatologic treatment. This infection is on the increase, due to faulty hygiene and use of mass swimming facilities.
D000328:Adult; D000485:Allergens; D001249:Asthma / Q000209:etiology; D002176:Candida albicans / Q000276:immunology; D003888:Desensitization, Immunologic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012130:Respiratory Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D006255:Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / Q000209:etiology*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000276:immunology; D014249:Trichophyton / Q000276:immunology*
D000485:Allergens
L'allergie respiratoire à trichophyton