Table 1. Comparison of subjects sensitized to pollen who were SPT positive (Group A) and negative (Group B) to Pru p 9.
| Subjects (62) | Group A Pru p 9 + | Group B Pru p 9 - | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 26 | 36 | |
| Age | 29 (±13.2) | 37 (±12.7) | p <0.05 |
| Gender M/F | 61% | 61% | n.s. |
| Number of pollens | 3 (±2.06) | 3 (±1.7) | n.s. |
| Phleum pratense | 44.4% | 55.6% | n.s. |
| Olea europaea | 37% | 63% | n.s. |
| Cupressus arizonica | 44% | 56% | n.s. |
| Salsola kali | 45.2% | 54.8% | n.s. |
| Platanus acerifolia | 28.3% | 30.7% | n.s. |
| Parietaria judaica | 43.8% | 56.3 | n.s. |
| Conjunctivitis | 27.6% | 72.4% | p <0.05 |
| Rhinitis | 30.8% | 69.2% | p <0.05 |
| Asthma | 25% | 30% | n.s. |
M: male. F: female. SPT: skin prick test. n.s.: not significant.