Guinea pig allergy
Synonym(s)
Allergy to guinea pigs; Cav p 1; Cav p 2; Cav p 3; Cav p 4; Cav p 6; Guinea pig allergy; Lipocalin 18 kDa
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Allergic reaction to allergens of the guinea pig, Cavia porcellus (guinea pig/guinea pig) which are detectable in urine, saliva and hair of the guinea pig.
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A guinea pig allergy is certainly of clinical relevance. There is some work in this field. More often affected are children who care for guinea pigs as pets. The guinea pig allergy is mostly triggered by skin scales and hair of the animal.
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As with other animal hair allergies, guinea pig allergy causes urticarial skin rashes, rhinitis and allergic reactions of the respiratory tract. The symptoms of guinea pig allergy are similar to those of other animal hair allergies.
Allergens: Cavia porcellus (Guinea pig)
- Cav p 1 Lipocalin 20 (so far only incompletely characterized, sensitization rate 70%)
- Cav p 2 Lipokalin 17 kDa (major allergen, proven in hair extracts, sensitization rate 65%)
- Cav p 3 Lipokalin 18 (major allergen, proven in hair extracts, sensitization rate 54%)
- Cav p 4 Serum albumin 66 kDa (sensitization rate 52%)
- Cav p 6 Lipocalin 18 kDa