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allergen
A term for an antigen that induces an allergic response.
Epidemiology:
- allergies in early spring are most likely caused by tree pollen
- allergies in late spring are most likely caused by grass pollen
- allergies in late summer & early fall are most likely caused by weed pollen
- allergies to mold & dander from dogs, cats or other animals is perennial [2]
Specific
dander
mold
pollen
work-related allergen
General
antigen
References
- Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams &
Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999
- NEJM Knowledge+ Allergy/Immunology