Common Name | Scientific Name(s) | Allergen Designation | Allergen Class | Representative Illnesses |
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Aspirin | Acetylsalicylic acid; other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs | Asa | Drug allergen | asthma, rhinitis, anaphylaxis |
Birch | Betula | Bet | Aeroallergen (inhaled, or outdoor allergen) | hay fever |
Cat | Felis domesticus | Fel | Pet-associated (indoor) | asthma, atopy, hives |
Cockroach | Blatella germanica | Bla g | Pest-associated allergen (indoor) | asthma, atopy, hives |
Dog | Canis familiaris | Can | Pet-associated (indoor) | asthma, atopy, hives |
Dust mite | Blomia tropicalis; Dermatophagoides farinae; Euroglyphus | Blo t; Der f; Eur | Indoor | allergic rhinitis; contact dermatitis; asthma |
Egg | Apovitellin; ovalbumin; ovomucoid | Gad d Gal | Food allergen | |
Imported fire ant | Solenopsis invicta | Sol i | Insect venom | anaphylaxis |
Iodine | Radiologic contrast | Io | Drug allergen | anaphylaxis |
Latex (rubber) | Hevea brasilensis | Hev b | Occupational exposures | asthma, contact dermatitis, rhinitis |
Molds | Alternaria alternata; Aspergillus fumigatus; Cladosporium herbarum; Penicillium notatum | Alt a; Asp f; Cla h; Pen n | Indoor and outdoor | allergic rhinitis, asthma |
Mugwort | Artemisia vulgaris | Art v | Outdoor allergen | hay fever |
Olive | Olea europaea | Ole e | Food allergen | anaphylaxis |
Peanut | Arachis hypogaea | Ara h | Food allergen | anaphylaxis |
Penicillin | Beta-lactam | Pcn | Drug allergen | anaphylaxis; rashes |
Ragweed | Ambrosia artemisiifolia and others | Amb | Outdoor allergen | hay fever |
Timothy grass | Phleum pratense | Phl p | Outdoor allergen | hay fever |
Yellow jacket venom | Vespula vulgaris and others | Ves v | Insect venom | anaphylaxis |
Wheat | Gliadins glutens | Tri a | Food allergy | anaphylaxis, Bakers asthma, rhinitis |