| Literature DB >> 17965839 |
U M Winter1, W Harth, R Treudler, J C Simon.
Abstract
Human seminal plasma allergy (HSPA) is a rare allergic reaction to specific protein fractions of seminal plasma, whereof PSA seems to be a relevant allergen. Predominantly Type I-immunoreactions can occur. The main symptoms are localized and generalized urticaria and sometimes anaphylactic symptoms. The diagnosis is based on history, skin tests and on the determination of specific IgE-levels for (un)fractionated seminal plasma. Here we report a patient with recurrent episodes of generalized urticaria after unprotected sexual intercourse and positive prick-test-reaction on seminal plasma.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 17965839 DOI: 10.1007/s00105-007-1429-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Hautarzt ISSN: 0017-8470 Impact factor: 0.751