Table 1 Epidemiology and diagnosis related to the main imported allergens in Italy
Allergens | Epidemiology | Diagnosis |
|---|---|---|
Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. (common ragweed) | Accidental diffusion through air currents. Place of origin: North America. Place of invasion: Lombardy | Clinical history, Skin testing, blood testing |
Artemisia annua, Artemisia verlotiorum | Accidental diffusion through air currents. Place of origin: China. Place of invasion: Trentino-South Tyrol | Clinical history, Skin testing, blood testing |
Cannabis Sativa | Trade | Clinical history Skin Testing |
Imported food allergens from ethnic food | Trade | Clinical history; Skin testing, blood testing (if available), Oral food challenge |
Edible Insects | Trade | Clinical history; Skin testing, blood testing (if available), oral food challenge |
Asian Wasp Velutina, Solenopsis Invicta | Trade, absence of natural enemies in the destination ecosystem | Clinical history; skin testing, blood testing (if available) |