Cutaneous delayed hypersensitivity in a healthy pediatric population: diagnostic value of diptheria-tetanus toxoids

Franz, M.L.; Carella, J.A.; Galant, S.P.

Journal of Pediatrics 88(6): 975-977

1976


ISSN/ISBN: 0022-3476
PMID: 1271197
Document Number: 96479
Data are presented on the incidence of CDH reactions to commonly used microbial antigens in a healthy pediatric population. In addition to currently recommended antigens, a group of healthy children was tested with diphtheria-tetanus toxoids 1/100; there was an exceptionally good correlation between positive skin reactions and a history of previous immunization with diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus in infants and children.

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