Allergens of Animal and Biological Systems

摘要: Allergy to laboratory animals is a significant occupational hazard and among the most common conditions affecting health of workers involved in care use research animals. At least 90,000 United States have direct contact with or industrial facilities, although some sources estimate 40,000 125,000 (1, 2). Workers who are regular furred often develop sensitivity these This accounts for high prevalence animal allergy (LAA) workers, cross-sectional studies estimated that as 44% individuals working report work-related symptoms (3, 4). Veterinarians also at risk similar levels development (5). Of symptomatic up 25% may eventually asthma persists even after exposure ceases (6). rate has major medical economic implications. When employees LAA, it results morbidity, times necessitating change occupation. In addition, lead reduced productivity, increased workloads others, worker's compensation costs employer. Due recent awareness surveillance monitoring, actually seen decline over last 25 years (7), but suggest vigilance necessary (8). Familiarity including its clinical characteristics, etiology, pathophysiology, treatment, preventative measures, can be vital reducing physical impact this important hazard.