Module 4: Skin Prick Testing - Exercises

EXERCISES:

Look at the following skin prick test results and answer the questions:

Question #1: (Test results)

To which allergen extract/s does the worker demonstrate positive skin reactivity on skin prick test? What can you conclude about this worker’s allergic propensity?

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Question #2: (Test results)

To which allergen extract/s does the worker demonstrate positive skin reactivity on skin prick test? What kind of work do you suspect this worker to be involved in?

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Question #3: (Test results)

This is the skin prick test result of a table grape farm worker who complains of itchy eyes and runny nose. To which allergen extract/s does the worker demonstrate positive skin reactivity on skin prick test? Are his symptoms likely to be work-related?

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Question #4: (Test results a and Test results b)

This is the skin prick test result of an operator who complains a cough and tight chest when he is bagging the fishmeal in the mill. To which allergen extract/s does the worker demonstrate positive skin reactivity on skin prick test? How has he become sensitised?

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