Abstract
In this study, serum immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) concentrations were examined in atopic and non-atopic dogs receiving different levels of parasite control. Significantly lower serum total IgG1 concentrations were found in non-atopic dogs receiving stringent parasite control than in atopic dogs or non-atopic dogs receiving less stringent parasite control. Examination of serum total IgG1 concentrations of atopic dogs after six months of allergen specific immunotherapy (ASIT) showed a significant increase in serum total IgG1 concentrations. It is proposed that serum total IgG1 concentrations are affected by parasitism, atopic dermatitis and ASIT.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 186-190 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Small Animal Practice |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2004 |
Keywords
- antibodies
- immunotherapy
- IGE
- dermatitis