Common indoor and outdoor aero-allergens in South Africa
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Aero-allergens in South Africa that are also encountered around the world are listed in Table I. In addition to this wide range of common aero-allergens, South Africans are also exposed to a full range of food allergens, some of which, e.g. perlemoen (Haliotis midae) and other seafood allergens, are unique to this region. Some may also be encountered during food processing. This review focuses on the common aero-allergens in South Africa.
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تاریخ انتشار 2010