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Table 2 Studies of the relationship between respiratory syncytial virus and indicators of allergic sensitization

From: Clinical perspectives on the association between respiratory syncytial virus and reactive airway disease

Reference

Year

Number of children (index/control)

Age at follow up (years)

SPT performed

Serum IgE antibody obtained

Relationship as indicated by positive SPT and/or IgE

[6]

1982

130/111

10

Yes

No

No

[9]

1987

51/24

2

Yes

Yes

No

[10]

1992

73/73

6

Yes

No

Yes

[4]

1995

47/93

3

Yes

Yes

Yes

[14]

2000

47/93

7.5

Yes

Yes

Yes

[16]

1996

272/337

2

No

Yes

Yes

[11]

1997

61/47

9–10

Yes

No

No

[17]

1999

145/445

11

Yes

No

No

  1. The studies evaluated indicators of allergic sensitization to common inhaled allergens, skin prick tests (SPT), and/or serum IgE antibodies.