Interference of simultaneous skin tests in delayed hypersensitivity. 1978

M Von Blomberg, and G H Boerrigter, and R J Scheper

The interference of two simultaneous skin test reactions of intermediate strength has been studied in the guinea-pig, using four different antigens, i.e. ovalbumin, horse cytochrome c, PPD and oxazolone. Skin test reactions were evaluated at 4, 24 and 48 h by measuring three parameters: increase in skin thickness, diameter of erythema and intensity of erythema. When an Arthus reaction was elicited simultaneously with a delayed hypersensitivity (DH) reaction, no effect on the DH reaction was observed. When two simultaneous DH reactions were elicited with different antigens, the risk of interference appeared to be rather small. When, however, the same antigen was used for both skin tests, suppression of at least one parameter of a DH-reaction was found in almost all experiments. Suppression of one skin test by another one could not be reduced by introducing a large distance between the two skin tests. As complete inhibition of either of the parameters never occurred, multiple skin testing may allow one to obtain a qualitative impression of the state of delayed hypersensitivity; when, however, reliable quantitative data are needed, the performance of more than one skin test at a time should be avoided.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D006968 Hypersensitivity, Delayed An increased reactivity to specific antigens mediated not by antibodies but by sensitized T CELLS. Hypersensitivity, Tuberculin-Type,Hypersensitivity, Type IV,Tuberculin-Type Hypersensitivity,Type IV Hypersensitivity,Delayed Hypersensitivity,Delayed Hypersensitivities,Hypersensitivity, Tuberculin Type,Tuberculin Type Hypersensitivity,Tuberculin-Type Hypersensitivities,Type IV Hypersensitivities
D010047 Ovalbumin An albumin obtained from the white of eggs. It is a member of the serpin superfamily. Serpin B14
D010081 Oxazolone Immunologic adjuvant and sensitizing agent. 2-Phenyl-4-(ethoxymethylene)oxazol-5-one,4-Ethoxymethylene-2-phenyloxazolone,4 Ethoxymethylene 2 phenyloxazolone
D003574 Cytochrome c Group A group of cytochromes with covalent thioether linkages between either or both of the vinyl side chains of protoheme and the protein. (Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992, p539) Cytochromes Type c,Group, Cytochrome c,Type c, Cytochromes
D005260 Female Females
D006168 Guinea Pigs A common name used for the genus Cavia. The most common species is Cavia porcellus which is the domesticated guinea pig used for pets and biomedical research. Cavia,Cavia porcellus,Guinea Pig,Pig, Guinea,Pigs, Guinea
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D000941 Antigens Substances that are recognized by the immune system and induce an immune reaction. Antigen
D001183 Arthus Reaction A dermal inflammatory reaction produced under conditions of antibody excess, when a second injection of antigen produces intravascular antigen-antibody complexes which bind complement, causing cell clumping, endothelial damage, and vascular necrosis. Arthus Phenomenon,Phenomenon, Arthus,Reaction, Arthus
D012882 Skin Tests Epicutaneous or intradermal application of a sensitizer for demonstration of either delayed or immediate hypersensitivity. Used in diagnosis of hypersensitivity or as a test for cellular immunity. Skin Test,Test, Skin,Tests, Skin

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