Horse allergy diagnosis

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At present, a definitive diagnosis of IBH and atopy is based on the history (seasonality, recurrence and response to insect control), physical examination, and exclusion of other pruritic skin diseases such as those involving ectoparasites, bacterial, yeast or fungal infections, and food and contact allergies.

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PAX Serum Test

When the presence of IBH or atopy has been established, PAX Serum Test can be performed to identify the responsible allergens. PAX is an innovative horse-specific test with high specificity and sensitivity.

Intradermal Skin Test

In addition to PAX, an intradermal skin test can also be performed. Small amounts of different allergens are injected subcutaneously, allowing evaluation of any local reaction that develops at the site of the injection.

Treatment

The treatment chosen is fundamental because without knowing which allergens are causing the problem it is not possible to implement allergen-avoidance measures, or to develop a customised immunotherapy.

Correlating the test result with the clinical picture is essential for choosing the correct composition of immunotherapy treatment.