| Occupational allergy to animals. | |
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PMID: 10329906 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This chapter reviews the epidemiology, manifestations, etiologic agents, and exposure controls related to occupational allergies from animals and insects, including both respiratory and dermatologic responses. The overall prevalence of allergic respiratory symptoms in exposed workers is about 23% 4-9% of exposed individuals develop asthma. Symptom development is related to duration and intensity of exposure. The most prevalent dermatologic findings are contact urticaria and eczematous dermatitis. While a history of atopy is associated with the risk of symptom development, this factor has poor predictive value for any given individual. Similarly, skin testing and RAST testing are not sufficiently predictive to be recommended as screening tools, although they may identify individuals at some increased risk. The specific tissue sources of the major allergens are reviewed; for laboratory rats and mice, a urinary protein complex has been implicated. Environmental control of antigens is key in the prevention of allergic disease. Task-specific engineering controls, general environmental hygiene, training, and medical surveillance of workers are important elements of the prevention program. |
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Authors:
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J P Seward |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Occupational medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.) Volume: 14 ISSN: 0885-114X ISO Abbreviation: Occup Med Publication Date: 1999 Apr-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-08-12 Completed Date: 1999-08-12 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8605629 Medline TA: Occup Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 285-304 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Health Services Department, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California 94551, USA. |
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Animal Husbandry*
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education,
statistics & numerical data Animal Population Groups* Animal Technicians* / education, statistics & numerical data Animals Cattle Dogs Humans Hypersensitivity / diagnosis, epidemiology, etiology*, prevention & control* Incidence Mice Occupational Diseases / diagnosis, epidemiology, etiology*, prevention & control* Occupational Health* Prevalence Rats Risk Factors Veterinarians* / statistics & numerical data |
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