Skin Prick Testing in a Portuguese Pediatric Population: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study of Clinical and Allergen Sensitization Profiles
To the best of our knowledge, this is the first multicenter study to describe pediatric allergen sensitization patterns in Portugal. The high rates of polysensitization and the regional variability underscore the importance of tailored diagnostic strategies. Skin prick test remains a key tool in the initial assessment of allergic diseases.
Authors
- Inês Falcão
- Aida Azevedo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0333-5589)
- Teresa Sao Simao
- Rita Sofia Correia Salgueiro
- António Bento Guerra
- Margarida Reis Morais
- Marta Santalha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7429-5265)
- Rita Barroca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9843-2797)
- Helena Ramalho
- Ana Rita Araújo
- Lara Torres
- Sandra Teixeira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4742-8675)
- Manuel Lima Ferreira
- Márcia Quaresma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9203-5248)
- Mafalda Moreira
- Sylvia Jacob
- Maria Jose Dinis
- Filipa Almeida
- Patrícia Silva
- Mariana Santos Nobre
- André Assunção
- David Gomes
- Fábia Carvalho
- Arménia Oliveira
- Conceição Silva
- Paulo Guimarães
- Fernanda Carvalho
- Armandina Silva
- Hunilla Jacinto
- Diana S. Pinto
- Sofia Guedes
- Ana Luísa Correia
- João Victor Souza Oliveira
- Rita Lages Pereira
- Inês Eiras
- Pedro Guerra
- Daniela Henriques
- Mariana Pinto
- Diana Bordalo
- Raquel S. Santos
Institutions
- University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (PT)
- Hospital de São João (PT)
- Unidade Local de Saúde de Entre Douro e Vouga (PT)
- Universidade Politécnica da Guarda (PT)
- Hospital Pedro Hispano (PT)
- Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo (PT)
- Centro Hospitalar do Tâmega e Sousa (PT)
- Hospital de Santo António (PT)
- Hospital Braga (PT)
- Unidade Hospitalar de Bragança (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acta Médica Portuguesa
- Published
- 2026-03-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.23882
- Primary Topic
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00