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GRADE 12 HELATH CARE ALLERGRY EXAMS AND TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
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GRADE 12 HELATH CARE ALLERGRY EXAMS AND TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
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GRADE 12 HELATH CARE ALLERGRYEXAMS AND TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
Allergen - ANSWER An antigen that induces an allergic reaction
Scratch test - ANSWER An allergy test in whichextract of suspected allergens are applied to the patient's
skin and the skin is then scratched to allow the extracts to penetrate
Intradermal test - ANSWER An allergy test in which dilute solutions of allergens are introduced into the
skin of the inner forearm or upper back with a fine-gauge needle
Patch test - ANSWER An allergy test in which a gauze patch soaked with a suspected allergen is taped onto
the skin with nonal-lergenic tape; used to discover the cause of contact dermatitis.
Radioallergosorbebt test (RAST) - ANSWER An allergy test where it measures blood levels of antibodies to
specific allergens. Done in a lab.
Allergist - ANSWER A sepecialist who diagnoses and treat physical reactions to allergens
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