The Importance of Binomial Nomenclature for the Identification of Pollen Aeroallergens

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• Personal Author:
  Bielory L ; Green, Brett J. ; Levetin E ; Makra L ; Ramon GD ; Bielory L ; Green, Brett J. ; Levetin E ; Makra L ; Ramon GD
• Description:
  The diagnosis and treatment of atopic disorders associated with specific aerobiological triggers require basic botanical training. However, the identification of specific pollen can often be confounded by broad naming conventions that range from categorized colloquial to scientific names based on either higher taxonomic levels or, in some cases, binomial nomenclature. Physicians specializing in allergy often lack a comprehensive understanding with respect to plant taxonomy and botanical nomenclature that are critical skills required for clinical practice and research programs evaluating pollen and airborne fungal spores. In addition, binomial and current family designation and synonyms, including author citation are often misused, causing a misinterpretation of existing plants species or pollen types. It is critical that the correct botanical name is linked to a validated specimen and scientific naming conventions are used where possible by the clinician and researcher. In relation to pollen identification, we propose that clinicians and researchers should provide the currently accepted binomial nomenclature, offer relevant synonyms, and use the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group names. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Air Pollutants, Occupational Dust Fungi Hazardous Substances Hypersensitivity Immune System Microbiology Occupational Health Safety
• Keywords:
  Airborne Particles Allergens Allergies Allergy Author Keywords: Pollen Botanical Nomenclature Clinical Immunology Clinical Symptoms Hazard Identification Immunology Microorganisms Plant Dusts Plants Plant Taxonomy

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• ISSN:
  2213-2198
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Journal Article ; Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  New Jersey ; Oklahoma ; OSHA Region 2 ; OSHA Region 3 ; OSHA Region 6 ; West Virginia
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) ; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  HELD - Health Effects Laboratory Division ; HELD - Health Effects Laboratory Division
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health ; Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America ; North America
• Volume:
  9
• Issue:
  7
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20062393
• Citation:
  J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2021 Jul; 9(7):2642-2644
• Contact Point Address:
  German Dario Ramon, MD, FAAAAI, Instituto de Alergia e Inmunología del Sur, Hospital Italiano Regional del Sur, Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Email:
  germanramon2004@hotmail.com
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2021
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Source Full Name:
  Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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