Document ID (ISN) | 53546 |
CIS number |
90-664 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0096-1736 - Journal of Occupational Medicine |
Year |
1989 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Kibby T., Powell G., Cromer J. |
Title |
Allergy to laboratory animals: A prospective and cross-sectional study |
Bibliographic information |
Oct. 1989, Vol.31, No.10, p.842-846. 12 ref. |
Abstract |
In a prospective study, 169 laboratory workers with animal exposure were surveyed by questionnaire for allergic symptoms and atopic indicators in 1985 and again 2 years later. The presence of three general allergic symptoms and three historical atopic indicators were moderately predictive of the new onset of ALA (allergy to laboratory animals). This suggests that animal handlers with allergic histories are at greater risk of developing ALA, although this is a relatively nonspecific marker. In a concurrent prevalence study, the measurement of airborne rat urinary protein was significantly associated with the presence of ALA. The measurement of airborne allergens could be helpful in monitoring the effectiveness of air handling equipment with the ultimate goal of reducing the incidence of ALA. |
Descriptors (primary) |
laboratory work; allergies; experimental animals |
Descriptors (secondary) |
questionnaire survey |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
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Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
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Browse category(ies) |
Animal hazards Allergies
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