Dr. Sc. Alketa Bakiri

Dr. Sc. Alketa Bakiri

Prior work experience, additional experience and actual occupation

2003 – 2005 General physician in the Health Center of Cepo Commune, Gjirokastër

2005 – 2008 Resident doctor at UHC “Mother Theresa”, Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Tirana University – Specialization

2007-2008 Pulmonary Function Tests in the Cabinet of Spirometry at UHC “Mother Theresa”, Allergology and Clinical Immunology Department. In this cabinet were performed simple lung functional tests, spirometry with bronchodilators and reversibility, and also methacholine challenge tests

2008 – 2010 Lecturer in Kristal University and in the American University of Tirana for these subjetcs: Genetics, Allergology, and Immunology

2010 – 2019 Lecturer in Logos University for Allergology, Immunology, Clinical Immunology, etc.

2010-2019 Hygeia Hospital in Tirana, Allergist/Immunologist

2010 and actually Lecturer in Albanian University for Allergology – Immunology, and Immunology

2019 and actually American Hospital 3 in Tirana, Allergist/Immunologist

Education and qualifications:

1997 – 2003 University of Tirana, Medicine Faculty, General Medicine

2005 – 2008 Resident doctor at UHC “Mother Theresa”, Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Tirana University – Specialization

10.09.15 – 14.09.05 Participant in Summer School organized by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) in Praha in the Czech Republic

23.06.06 – 27.06.06 Participant in Summer School organized by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) in Chalkidiki, Greece

17.03.2007 Participant in Conference with the theme “Asthma and COPD treatment“, organized by a pharmaceutical company – Medicamenta: Atimos presentation Hotel Sheraton, Tirana, Albania

21.09.07 – 24.09.07 Participant in Summer School organized European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) in Bischenberg, Strasburg, France

7.06.08 – 11.06.08 Participant and poster presentation in the annual Congress organized by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) in Barcelona, Spain

7.10.08 – 20.10.08 Participant and poster presentation in the 5th Balkan Congress of Allergology and Clinical Immunology organized in Thessaloniki, Greece

6.06.09 – 10.06.09 Participant and poster presentation in the annual Congress organized by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) in Poland; author and co-author of four abstracts (posters), 2 of them were selected for oral presentation and one of them for oral presentation in junior presentation session Warsaw, Poland

9.04.2010 Participant and oral presentation in an International Conference with the theme: “Foodborne toxic infections and food safety“ – Hotel Tirana International, Tirana, Albania

29.10.2011 Participant in Conference with the theme: “Shedding light in asthma treatment“, organized by a pharmaceutical company – Foster – Chiesi and Medicamenta – Hotel Sheraton, Tirana, Albania

24. 03.12 – 25.03.12 Skin club allergy meeting organized by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI); oral presentation with the theme: Parasites induced skin allergy: A strategic manipulation of the host immunity – Zurich, Switzerland

11.05.12 – 13.05.12 articipant and 2 oral presentations in the XVIIIth National Conference organized by the Albanian Society of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology (ASAACI) – Vlora, Albania; participant in the training course for the Functional Respiratory Test, evaluated as a winner – Vlora, Albania

23.08.2012-25.08.2012 Participant, poster author, and poster presentation in Food Allergy Training Course organized by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) in Wien, Austria

11.04.2013 -13.04.2013 Participant, poster author, and oral presentation in summer school with the theme: Hymenoptera Venom Allergy organized by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) in Munich, Germany

31.05.2013 Participant and oral presentation in the National Conference organized by the Albanian Society of Allergy, Asthma, and Clinical Immunology (ASAACI); oral presentation theme: Role of the neuropsychological system in bronchial asthma – Tirana International Hotel, Tirana, Albania

22-26.06.2013 Annual congress organized by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) in Milan, Italy. Co-author of 8 posters presented in this Congress

27-29.09.2013 Participant and oral presentation in the XIX. National Conference organized by the Albanian Society of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology (ASAACI) with the theme “Allergen immunotherapy and allergic diseases: New perspectives and actuality`; oral presentation with the theme: “Immunotherapy with Hymenoptera venom. Special situations: pediatric, geriatric patients, and pregnant/lactating women – Albania

01.02.2014 Participant and oral presentation in the 2-nd Conference on Pediatric Otolaringeal Diseases. Oral presentation with the theme: “Allergic rhinitis in children. Diagnosis and alternatives of treatment“ Hospital Conference Hall, Hygeia Hospital, Tirana, Albania

04-05.04.2014 Participant and oral presentation in the X. Dental Scientific Conference organized by Albanian University. Oral presentation with the theme: Latex sensibility: Preliminary data on a prospective study in dental students“ – Tirana International Hotel, Tirana, Albania

07.06.2014 Participant, poster author, and poster presentation in the annual congress organized by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) with the theme “Challenge dogmas“. Co-author of 5 posters and one poster presentation in this Congress Copenhagen, Denmark

23-27.03. 2015 Participant and oral presentation in the XI. Dental Scientific Conference organized by Albanian University with the theme: “Art of Modern Dentistry“; oral presentation with the theme: Drug reactions in Dentistry. Stevens-Johnson syndrome“ – Tirana International Hotel, Tirana, Albania

09-10.05.2015 Participant and oral presentation in the XIX. National Conference organized by Albanian Society of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology (ASAACI) with the theme: “ You can control your asthma. It is time for controlling asthma` – Pogradec, Albania

23.10.2015 Participant and oral presentation in the 1-st Italian-Albanian Congress Dental Scientific organized by Albanian University and L´Aquila University, with the theme: “Oral Pathologies“ . Oral presentation with the theme: “Tumors in the oral cavity“ – Tirana International Hotel, Tirana, Albania

11.06.16 – 15-06.16 Participant and poster presentation in the annual Congress organized by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI); author and co-author of 3 posters. Presentation of two posters in this congress – Vienna, Austria.

02.03.2017 Scientific meeting organized by the Albanian Society of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology (ASAACI) with the theme “Allergen-specific Immunotherapy”. Oral presentation with the theme: “Specific immunotherapy in Hymenoptera venom allergy“ – Diplomat Hotel, Tirana, Albania

19.06.2017 Participant and poster presentation in the annual Congress organized by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI). Presentation of the poster with the title: “Hypersensitivity to natural rubber latex gloves among Albanian dental students: The role of exposure duration“ – Helsinki, Finland

17.03.2017 Participant in the International Conference organized by Logos University College in Applied Sciences and Economy with the theme: “Present and the future of the laboratory medicine“. Orthodox Cathedral Resurrection of Christ, Tirana, Albania

17-18.11.2017 Conference on Natural Sciences and Technology organized by Tirana University and Faculty of Natural Sciences. Co-author of the theme: “Estimation of leucocytes count and erythrocytes distribution width in patients with acute myocarditis infarction“ – Tirana, Albania

26.05.2018-30.05.2018 Participant and poster presentation in the annual Congress organized by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI). Author, co-author, and poster presentation of 12 posters in this congress – Munich, Germany

20.04.2018 Participant in the 2-nd International Conference organized by Logos University College in Applied Sciences and Economy with the theme: “Challenges of laboratory medicine in the time of rapid development of technology“ Orthodox Cathedral Resurrection of Christ, Tirana, Albania

13. 10. 2018 Participant in Scientific Conference organized by the Albanian Society of Allergy, Asthma, and Clinical Immunology (ASAACI) with the theme: “Hymenoptera venom allergy” – Grand Blu Fafa Resort, Golem, Albania

26.01.2019 Participant in the 1-st Nationwide Conference and in the XXIV. National Conference with the theme: “Allergology and new developments“, Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, Tirana, Albania

11.4.2019 Participant in the III. International Conference organized by Logos University College in Applied Sciences and Economy – Orthodox Cathedral Resurrection of Christ, Tirana, Albania

06.06.2020-08.06.2020 Participant in Digital Congress organized by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) London, England

Research:

Various allergological studies and case reports were presented as articles, abstracts and short communications or letters to the editors, oral and poster presentations in different conferences and papers in Albania and abroad

24.09.2012 The beginning of the doctorate process for the theme: “Latex sensitivity in dental students and in non-medical subjects“ 30.07.2021. At the end of the doctorate process, “Latex sensitivity in dental students and in non-medical subjects“ Research Doctor Study – Dissertation evaluated: “Very good” from the commission and earning so the Doctor title

Member: Member of Order of Physicians of Albania

Member of Albanian Society of Allergy, Asthma, and Clinical Immunology (ASAACI),

Member of EAACI (European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology)

Publications:

1. Posters and presentations:

A. International publications:

1. Bakiri A, Xhoxhi G. A case of nickel allergy with extracutaneous manifestation successfully treated by a lowered intake metal diet. Allergy 2008; 63 (Supplement 88), page 369

2. Xhoxhi G, Bakiri A. Piluri E, Mësonjësi E, Qirko E, Nickel sensitivity in an allergic asthma patient. V-th Balkan Congress of Clinical Immunology and Allergology, October 2008; Abstract book, abstract nr. P-2

3. Mingomataj E, Bakiri A. Is the suppression of the kallikrein – bradykinin system useful in the avoidance of moderate adverse reactions during immunotherapy? Allergy 2009; 64 (Supplement 90), pages 152 – 153

4. Mësonjësi E, Priftanji A, Bakiri A. Asthma patient frustrated by cholinergic urticaria: a case report. Allergy 2009; 64 (Supplement 90), page 155

5. Gjata E, Mingomataj E, Xhixha F, Bakiri A, Hyso E, Shytaj K, Hitaj M. In an ideal world, Albanian asthmatics would prefer a non–invasive medication once a month or a one-off operation/implant. Allergy 2009; 64 (Supplement 90), pages 434 – 435

6. Xhixha F, Mingomataj E, Gjata E, Bakiri A, Hyso E, Shytaj K. Albanian asthmatics complain principally about the limitation of daily physical efforts. Allergy 2009; 64 (Supplement 90), page 435

7. Gjata E, Hyso E, Xhixha F, Bakiri A, Hitaj M, Shytaj K, and Mingomataj EÇ. Albanian asthmatics worry mostly about efficacy of their medicines. Allergy 65; (Suppl. EAACI Congress – Abstract Book): P. 1439 (2010)

8. Hyso E, Xhixha F, Gjata E, Bakiri A, and Mingomataj EÇ. Only one-third of outpatients in Albania show satisfactory asthma control. Allergy 65; (Suppl. EAACI Congress – Abstract Book): P. 1454 (2010)

9. Xhixha F, Gjata, E, Hyso E, Bakiri A, Hitaj M, Shytaj K, and Mingomataj E. Albanian asthmatics mostly consider their disease as annoying and embarrassing. Allergy 65; (Suppl. 96 – EAACI Congress – Abstract Book): P. 1456 (2010)

10. Bakiri A, Mingomataj E, Ibranji A, Xhoxhi G. A case of cutaneous local-unilateral anergy revealed by skin prick tests.Allergy 67; (Suppl. 96 – EAACI Congress – Abstract Book): P. 70 (2012)

11. Bakiri A, Mingomataj E. Parasites induced skin allergy: a strategic manipulation of the host immunity (oral presentation). – EAACI Skin Allergy Club, Zurich, Switzerland (2012)

12. Bakiri A, Mingomataj E.Shellfish allergy and exercise-induced urticaria in a ballet dancer (oral presentation). – EAACI Allergy School, Food Allergy Training Course, Viena, Austria (2012)

13. Bakiri A, Mingomataj E. Metrorrhagia during honeybee venom immunotherapy. EAACI Allergy School on Hymenoptera Venom Allergy, Munich, Germany (2013)

14. Bakiri AH, Mingomataj E, Xhixha M. Nickel hypersensitivity: a case of baboon syndrome. Allergy 68; (WAO/EAACI Congress, Suppl. 97 – Abstract Book): P. 652 (2013)

15. Bakiri AH, Mingomataj E, Gjata E, Hyso E. A case of chronic urticaria to the cockroach. Allergy 68; (WAO/EAACI Congress, Suppl. 97 – Abstract Book): P. 667 (2013)

16. Bakiri AH, Mingomataj EÇ. Gastrointestinal manifestations in children with respiratory allergy. Allergy 68; (WAO/EAACI Congress, Suppl. 97 – Abstract Book): P. 867 (2013)

17. Xhixha F, Bakiri A, Malaj V, Hitaj M, Elezi K, Denizi V, Mingomataj E. Silent gastroesophageal reflux disease may associate with bronchial asthma. Allergy 68; (WAO/EAACI Congress, Suppl. 97 – Abstract Book): P. 983 (2013)

18. Shytaj KM, Pistulli E, Shytaj ZX, Jonuzi EX, Deda L, Bakiri A, Mingomataj EÇ. Atopy and the risk for food, drug, and latex allergy. Allergy 68; (WAO/EAACI Congress, Suppl. 97 – Abstract Book): P. 1596 (2013)

19. Hitaj M, Xhixha F, Bakiri A, Elezi K, Denizi V, Mingomataj E. May immuno-therapy during childhood suppress the occurrence of adult asthma? Allergy 68; (WAO/EAACI Congress, Suppl. 97 – Abstract Book): P. 1670 (2013)

20. Bakiri AH, Skënderaj S, Mingomataj E, Xhoxhi G. Role of natural rubber latex sensitivity follow-up survey in dentistry students. Allergy 68; (WAO/EAACI Congress, Suppl. 97 – Abstract Book): P. 1691 (2013)

21. Bakiri AH, Mingomataj E, Nikolla J. A case of nickel allergy syndrome with extracutaneous symptoms. Allergy 68; (WAO/EAACI Congress, Suppl. 97 – Abstract Book): P. 1718 (2013) 22. Bakiri A, Xhixha F, Xhoxhi G, Hitaj M, Nikolla J, Mingomataj E. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug hypersensitivity management in children. Allergy 69; (EAACI Congress, Suppl. 99 – Abstract Book): P. 945 (2014) 23. Ibranji A, Bakiri A, Ndreu A, Shametaj A, Xhixha F, Hitaj M, Mingomataj E. Severe allergic reaction to topical antimycotic therapy in an undiagnosed diabetic patient. Allergy 69; (EAACI Congress, Suppl. 99 – Abstract Book): P. 947 (2014) 24. Ibranji A, Bakiri A, Xhixha F, Mingomataj E. Successful desensitization protocol for docetaxel in two breast cancer patients. Allergy 69; (EAACI Congress, Suppl. 99 – Abstract Book): P. 948 (2014) 25. Xhixha F, Bakiri A, Hitaj M, Ibranji A, Elezi K, Denizi V, Mingomataj E. Nasal symptoms are common in asthmatic subjects sensitized to house dust mites. Allergy 69; (EAACI Congress, Suppl. 99 – Abstract Book): P. 995 (2014) 26. Hitaj M, Bakiri A, Xhixha F, Ibranji A, Mingomataj E, Elezi K. The role of subcutaneous immunotherapy on asthma prevention in children and teenagers sensitised to house dust mites with allergic rhinitis. Allergy 69; (EAACI Congress, Suppl. 99 – Abstract Book): P. 1098 (2014)

27. Bakiri A, Mingomataj E.Facial contact dermatitis after dermoabrasion. Allergy 71; (EAACI Congress, Suppl. 102 – Abstract Book): P. 1501 (2016)

28. Mingomataj E, Bakiri A. Allergen immunotherapy in a patient with severe repeated pneumonia. Allergy 71; (EAACI Congress, Suppl. 102 – Abstract Book): P. 1566 (2016)

29. Mingomataj E, Bakiri A. Asthma exacerbation after 3 years of subcutaneous immunotherapy. Allergy 71; (EAACI Congress, Suppl. 102 – Abstract Book): P. 1567 (2016)

30. Bakiri A, Mingomataj E. Allergic conjunctivitis in patients without symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Allergy 71; (EAACI Congress, Suppl. 102 – Abstract Book): P. 1709 (2016)

31. Alketa Bakiri, Doris Mingomataj, Ervin Ç. Mingomataj. Hypersensitivity to natural rubber latex gloves among Albanian dental students. EMJ Allergy Immunology 2017; 2(1): 53-5.

32. Mingomataj E, Bakiri A. Hypersensitivity to natural rubber latex gloves among Albanian dental students: the role of exposure duration. (EAACI Congress – Abstract Book): P. 1579 (2017).

33. Bakiri AH, Kraja D, Mingomataj DÇ, Gurakuqi Qirko A, Shytaj K. The role of questionnaire and appropriate diagnostic tests on natural rubber latex allergy among Albanian dental students. (EAACI Congress – Abstract Book): P. 0671 (2018).

34. Bakiri A, Mingomataj E. Effect of psychological stress in atopic dermatitis. EAACI Congress 2018, Munich, Germany, 25-30 May 2018. (2018)

35. Mingomataj E, Bakiri A. Atopic diseases and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). EAACI Congress 2018, Munich, Germany, 25-30 May 2018. (2018)

36. Mingomataj E, Bakiri A, et al. Prevalence of different IgE in Albanian children with suspected food allergy. EAACI Congress 2018, Munich, Germany, 25-30 May 2018. (2018)

37. Mingomataj E, Bakiri A, et al. The impact of chronic diseases in drug allergy. EAACI Congress 2018, Munich, Germany, 25-30 May 2018. (2018)

38. Mingomataj E, Bakiri A et al. Pharmacodynamics study of Cetirizine in Albania healthy young adult. EAACI Congress 2018, Munich, Germany, 25-30 May 2018. (2018)

39. Mingomataj E, Bakiri A. Atopic diseases and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). EAACI Congress 2018, Munich, Germany, 25-30 May 2018. (2018)

40. Mingomataj E, Bakiri A et al. Pharmacokinetik profile of Cetirizine in healthy young adult. EAACI Congress 2018, Munich, Germany, 25-30 May 2018. (2018)

41. Mingomataj E, Bakiri A et al. Antihistamine bioequivalence estimation through wheal flare inhibition, a cetirizine study. EAACI Congress 2018, Munich, Germany, 25-30 May 2018. (2018)

42. Lazri E, Xhabjaku E, Shyti B, Lulu D, Shehaj A, Bakiri A, Mingomataj E. Allergy 2019; 74 (S106), P.550-551. Author of poster presentation in EAACI Congress, Lisbon, Portugal 01-05 June 2019

43. Luku D, Lekli E, Lazri E, Zhabjaku E, Nushi V, Bakiri A, Mingomataj E. Etiological causes of angioedema with or without urticaria. EAACI Congress – Abstract Book): P. 1010, Krakow. Poland, 10 July 2021 – 12 July 2021

B. National presentations:

1. A. Bakiri, E. Mingomataj. A look at lactose intolerance: Is it a consequence of the adaptation of the human being during the neolithic period? Food-borne infections and intoxifications and food safety. International Conference, Tirana, Tirana International Hotel (2010)

2. A. Bakiri, E. Mingomataj. Skin allergy and parasitic infections: a strategic manipulation of the carrier’s immunity. National Conference of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (2010)

3. A. Bakiri, E. Mingomataj. Inhibition of kallikrein-bradykinin axis may be effective in reducing allergic symptoms during immunotherapy with bee venom. 17th National Conference of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (2011)

4. Ervin Ç. Mingomataj, Fatmira Xhixha, Luftime Muka, Albana Duni, Alketa Bakiri, Enkelejda Gjata, Quoc Thai Dinh. Asthmatic patients complain more often of symptoms of potential depression than those with other chronic diseases. Contemporary medicine and nursing (MBKI) 2011; 7: 14-8.

5. A. Bakiri, E. Mingomataj, G. Gace. Variations of flux-volume curve in extrapulmonary pathologies. 18th National Conference of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (2012)

6. A. Bakiri, E. Mingomataj, D. Mingomataj. An overview of eosinophil function: redefining their classical role as exploders of biological barriers. 18th National Conference of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (2012)

7. E. Gjata, A. Bakiri, F. Xhixha, E. Hyso, E. Mingomataj. A case of gliadin intolerance associated with chronic urticaria, headache and amenorrhea. 18th National Conference of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (2012)

8. F. Xhixha, E. Gjata, M. Hitaj, E. Hyso, A. Bakiri, K. Elezi, V. Denizi, E. Mingomataj. How controlled is bronchial asthma? 19th National Conference of Allergology and Clinical Immunology. (2013)

9. A. Bakiri, E. Mingomataj. The role of neuropsychological system in bronchial asthma. 19th National Conference of Allergology and Clinical Immunology. (2013)

10. A. Bakiri, E. Mingomataj. Hymenopthera venom immunotherapy. Special situations. 19th National Conference of Allergology and Clinical Immunology. (2013)

11. A. Bakiri, S. Skënderaj, E. Mingomataj. Latex sensitivity: Preliminary data from a prospective study in dental students. Albanian University – 10th Scientific Conference of Dentistry. (2014)

12. A. Bakiri, S. Skënderaj, E. Mingomataj. Drug reactions in dentistry. Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Albanian University -11th Scientific Conference of Dentistry. (2015)

13. A. Bakiri, S. Skënderaj, D. Mingomataj, E. Mingomataj. Tumors in the oral cavity and the immune response. 1-st Italian-Albanian Congress “Oral pathology”. (2015)

14. A. Bakiri, E. Mingomataj. Hymenopthera venom allergy and allergene –specific immunotherapy of hymenopthera venom allergy. Allergen specific immunotherapy – Conference of Albanian Association of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology. (2017)

15. Alketa Bakiri. Dymista – Quick start of action: The aim of allergic rhinitis management. Digital Conference organized by pharmaceutical company Viatris for product presentation, Tirana, Albania. 17.06.2021

16. Alketa Bakiri. Comparison between therapies in the successful managment of allergic rhinitis. Digital Conference titled: “Recognition and treatment of some diseases in the field of allergology and ENT”, Tirana, Albania 25.02.2022

17. Erina Lazri, Alketa Bakiri, Xhejni Borshi. Importance of beta lactam allergy confirmation. 6th Scientific National Conference organized by Nursing and Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Albanian University with the theme: “New approaches in clinical practice and rehabilitation”, Tirana, Albania, Conference Hall, Albanian University (Bulevardi Zogu I) 20.04.2022

2. Original international articles

1. Ervin Ç. Mingomataj, Alketa Bakiri. The inhibition of kallikrein-bradykinin pathway may be useful in the reduction of allergic reactions during honeybee venom immunotherapy. Irn J Med Hypotheses Ideas 2009; 3: 10.

2. Ervin Ç. Mingomataj, Alketa H. Bakiri. Management approaches to the immediate hymenoptera venom allergy associated with non-detectable IgE-mediated sensitization. Open Allergy J 2010; 3: 16-23.

3. Alketa H. Bakiri, Ervin Ç. Mingomataj. Parasites induced skin allergy: a strategic manipulation of the host immunity. J Clin Med Research 2010; 2(6): 247-55.

4. Ervin Ç. Mingomataj, Enkeleda Gjata, Alketa Bakiri, Fatmira Xhixha, Entela Hyso, Alkerta Ibranji. Gliadin allergy manifested with chronic urticaria, headache and amenorrhea. BMJ Case Reports 2011; doi: 10.1136/bcr.10.2011.4907

5. Ervin Ç. Mingomataj, Alketa H. Bakiri. Episodic hemorrhage during honeybee venom anaphylaxis: potential mechanisms. J Invest Allergol Clin Immunol 2012; 22(4): 237-44. [IF 8.185] 6. Alketa Bakiri, Ervin Mingomataj. Spontaneous neoplasia: a destiny of viviparous mammal. WebmedCentral CANCER 2013; 4(2): WMC004073.

7. Fatmira Xhixha, Enkeleda Gjata, Mirela Hitaj, Alketa H. Bakiri, Entela Hyso, Alkerta Ibranji, Kastriot Shytaj, Arben Ndreu, Bashkim Resuli, Ervin Ç. Mingomataj. The Life’s Limitations of Uncontrolled Asthma in a Developing Country: Results of an Albanian Survey. Open Allergy J 2013; 6: 1-8.

8. Ervin Ç. Mingomataj, Alketa H. Bakiri, Alkerta Ibranji, Gunter J. Sturm. Unusual Reactions to Hymenoptera Stings: What Should we Keep in Mind? Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 2014; 47(1): 91-9. [IF 8.667]

9. Alketa H. Bakiri, Ervin Ç. Mingomataj, Alkerta Ibranji. Role of antibiotics and infection-host interactions in the prevalence of respiratory atopy: experience and perspective. Open Allergy J 2015; 8: 1-6.

10. Fatmira Xhixha, Alketa Bakiri, Mirela Hitaj, Kleita Elezi, Valbona Denizi, Alkerta Ibranji, Ervin Ç. Mingomataj. Rhinitis in asthmatic subjects. Int J Ecosyst Ecology Sci 2015; 5(4): 571-4.

11. Fatmira Xhixha, Alketa H. Bakiri, Doris Ç. Mingomataj, Alkerta Ibranji, Anxhela Gurakuqi-Qirko, Ervin Ç. Mingomataj.Risk factors exposure during the first life year and asthma development among Albanian children. Int J Clin Med Allergy 2015; 3(4): 34-7.

12. Ervin Ç. Mingomataj, Alketa H. Bakiri. Regulator versus effector paradigm: Interleukin-10 as an indicator of the switching response. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 2016; 50: 97-113. [IF 8.667]

13. Mirela Hitaj, Alketa H. Bakiri, Fatmira Xhixha, Doris Ç. Mingomataj, Ervin Ç. Mingomataj. The role of subcutaneous immunotherapy in respiratory allergic patients: an Albanian survey. Int J Ecosyst Ecology Scis 2016; 6(2): 161-8.

14. Alketa Bakiri, Skënder Skënderaj, Dhimitër Kraja, Elizana Petrela, Doris Mingomataj, Çerçiz Mingomataj, Ariol Rama, Ervin Ç. Mingomataj. Hypersensitivity to latex gloves among dental students: is the pre-matriculation evaluation and periodic health surveillance necessary? Int J Clin Med Allergy 2017; 5(1): 52-61.

15. Alketa Bakiri, Dhimitër Kraja, Skënder Skënderaj, Doris Mingomataj, Elizana Petrela, Ervin Ç. Mingomataj. Latex allergy as a risk factor for the sensitization to aero- and tropho-allergens among Albanian dental students. Schol J Appl Med Sci, 2017; 5(2E): 655-61.

16. Alketa Bakiri, Skënder Skënderaj, Dhimiter Kraja, Elizana Petrela, Doris Mingomataj, and Ervin Ç. Mingomataj. Questionnaire’s and Diagnostic Tests’ Reliability on Natural Rubber Latex Allergy among Albanian Dental Students. Open Access J Scie Technol 2017; 5: 101281.

17. Alketa Bakiri, Dhimiter Kraja, Skender Skenderaj, Doris Mingomataj, Elizana Petrela, Çerçiz Mingomataj, Ariol Rama, and Ervin Ç. Mingomataj. Hypersensitivity to natural rubber latex gloves among Albanian dental students: the role of exposure duration. Int J Med Health Sci Res 2017; 4: 45-9.

18. Alketa H. Bakiri, Ervin Ç. Mingomataj. Novel insights on Interleukin-10 functions: A manipulative tool for the deviation of immune response and disease outcome. EMJ Allergy Immunol. 2019; 4[1]: 88-94.

19. Alketa H. Bakiri, Doris Ç. Mingomataj, Ervin Ç. Mingomataj. Letters to the editor – Hair loss as a further commonality between acute radiation syndrome and COVID-19. Radiat Research 2021; 195: 497-8. [IF 2.841]

20. Ervin Ç. Mingomataj, Alketa Bakiri. Barrier integrity damage-elicited allergic response (BIDEAR) syndrome: a proper entity? Int J Clin Med Allergy 2021; 6: 71-72.

21. Alketa Bakiri, Ervin Çerçiz Mingomataj. The significance of absent skin symptoms during severe anaphylaxis. Ann Clin Exp Immunol 2021; 3: 4

22. Alketa H. Bakiri, Anxhela Gurakuqi-Qirko, Doris Ç. Mingomataj, Dorela Luku, Odilija Rudzeviciene, and Ervin Ç. Mingomataj. From the lack of skin symptoms to the shortening of the latency interval – An attempt to include warning signals for severe anaphylaxis in a severity assessment tool. Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surgery 2021; 6: 1-7.

23. Alketa H. Bakiri, Ervin Ç. Mingomataj. The COVID-19 pandemic, frequent use of moist wipes, and multiple allergic sensitizations to Kathon CG, Euxyl K400, and Fragrance mix I: a case report. Eur Med J 2022; [in press]

3. Books and chapter of books (National and International):

1. Ervin Ç. Mingomataj, Alketa Bakiri. Insights on perspectives of hymenoptera venom immunotherapy. In: Gjersoe J, Hundstad S. Venoms: Sources, Toxicity and Therapeutic Uses, Nova Science Publishers Inc. 2010; ISBN: 978-1-60876-448-8 (kapitulli 1)

2. Ervin Mingomataj, Alketa Bakiri. Imunologjia UFO Press; first publication in February 2011. (textbook)

3. Ervin Ç. Mingomataj, Alketa H. Bakiri, Doris Ç. Mingomataj. The magic eosinophil: a breaker of biological barriers. In: Walsh GM. Eosinophils: Structure, Biological Properties and Role in Disease, Nova Science Publishers Inc. 2012; ISBN: 978-1-61942-641-2 / 978-1-61122-270-8 (chapter 14, pp. 221-256).

4. Ervin Ç. Mingomataj, Alketa H. Bakiri. The role of neuroimmune and psychological systems in the pathophysiology of bronchial asthma. In: Bislimi A, Tolka L. Asthma: causes, complications and treatment, Nova Science Publishers Inc. 2012; ISBN: 978-1-62257-447-6 / 978-1-62257-453-7 (chapter 2, pp. 33-60).

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