IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine among first- year dental students

Purpose To investigate immunoglobulin E (IgE)-medi- ated hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine (CHX), and as- sociation between CHX exposure and serum specific IgE (SIgE) levels, among first-year dental students. Methods Participants completed a questionnaire on medical health, history of allergies/hype...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Khazin, Sobrina, Abdullah, Dalia, Liew, Amy Kia Cheen, Harun, Nor Adilah, Abdullah, Noormalin, Bun, Can Chong
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author Mohamed Khazin, Sobrina
Abdullah, Dalia
Liew, Amy Kia Cheen
Harun, Nor Adilah
Abdullah, Noormalin
Bun, Can Chong
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Abdullah, Dalia
Liew, Amy Kia Cheen
Harun, Nor Adilah
Abdullah, Noormalin
Bun, Can Chong
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description Purpose To investigate immunoglobulin E (IgE)-medi- ated hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine (CHX), and as- sociation between CHX exposure and serum specific IgE (SIgE) levels, among first-year dental students. Methods Participants completed a questionnaire on medical health, history of allergies/hypersensitivities and CHX exposure. A sample of venous blood (3mL) was drawn and subjected to SIgE test to CHX; sensiti- sation defined as SIgE level of ≥0.10 kUA/L. Results Fifty-eight (98.3%) participants, consisting of 69% (n=40) female with a mean age of 21, were recruited; three quarters (84%) reported no known health issue, and over half had no history of allergies (57%); less than 20% reported having had exposure to CHX-containing products with the majority from toothpaste (9%) and mouthwash (12%). The CHX SIgE test showed that 8.6% (n = 5) were sensitised. No association between CHX exposure history and the level of SIgE antibody was noted. Conclusions Although most participants reported no known exposure to CHX, 8.6% showed CHX sensitisa- tion suggesting unknown exposure and the potential risk of developing hypersensitivity and adverse reac- tions in the future.
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spelling iium-745632020-03-19T07:49:52Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/74563/ IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine among first- year dental students Mohamed Khazin, Sobrina Abdullah, Dalia Liew, Amy Kia Cheen Harun, Nor Adilah Abdullah, Noormalin Bun, Can Chong RK Dentistry RL Dermatology Purpose To investigate immunoglobulin E (IgE)-medi- ated hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine (CHX), and as- sociation between CHX exposure and serum specific IgE (SIgE) levels, among first-year dental students. Methods Participants completed a questionnaire on medical health, history of allergies/hypersensitivities and CHX exposure. A sample of venous blood (3mL) was drawn and subjected to SIgE test to CHX; sensiti- sation defined as SIgE level of ≥0.10 kUA/L. Results Fifty-eight (98.3%) participants, consisting of 69% (n=40) female with a mean age of 21, were recruited; three quarters (84%) reported no known health issue, and over half had no history of allergies (57%); less than 20% reported having had exposure to CHX-containing products with the majority from toothpaste (9%) and mouthwash (12%). The CHX SIgE test showed that 8.6% (n = 5) were sensitised. No association between CHX exposure history and the level of SIgE antibody was noted. Conclusions Although most participants reported no known exposure to CHX, 8.6% showed CHX sensitisa- tion suggesting unknown exposure and the potential risk of developing hypersensitivity and adverse reac- tions in the future. Springer Medizin 2019-09-01 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/74563/1/74563_IgE-mediated%20hypersensitivity%20to%20chlorhexidine.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/74563/2/74563_IgE-mediated%20hypersensitivity%20to%20chlorhexidine_MYRA.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/74563/3/74563_IgE-mediated%20hypersensitivity%20to%20chlorhexidine_SCOPUS.pdf Mohamed Khazin, Sobrina and Abdullah, Dalia and Liew, Amy Kia Cheen and Harun, Nor Adilah and Abdullah, Noormalin and Bun, Can Chong (2019) IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine among first- year dental students. Allergo Journal International, 28 (6). pp. 204-208. E-ISSN 2197-0378 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40629-019-0103-5 10.1007/s40629-019-0103-5
spellingShingle RK Dentistry
RL Dermatology
Mohamed Khazin, Sobrina
Abdullah, Dalia
Liew, Amy Kia Cheen
Harun, Nor Adilah
Abdullah, Noormalin
Bun, Can Chong
IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine among first- year dental students
title IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine among first- year dental students
title_full IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine among first- year dental students
title_fullStr IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine among first- year dental students
title_full_unstemmed IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine among first- year dental students
title_short IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine among first- year dental students
title_sort ige-mediated hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine among first- year dental students
topic RK Dentistry
RL Dermatology
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http://irep.iium.edu.my/74563/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/74563/1/74563_IgE-mediated%20hypersensitivity%20to%20chlorhexidine.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/74563/2/74563_IgE-mediated%20hypersensitivity%20to%20chlorhexidine_MYRA.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/74563/3/74563_IgE-mediated%20hypersensitivity%20to%20chlorhexidine_SCOPUS.pdf