Laboratory animals and respiratory allergies: The prevalence of allergies among laboratory animal workers and the need for prophylaxis

Laboratory animals and respiratory allergies: The prevalence of allergies among laboratory animal workers and the need for prophylaxis

OBJECTIVE: Subjects exposed to laboratory animals are at a heightened risk of developing respiratory and allergic diseases. These diseases can be prevented by simple measures such as the use of personal protective equipment. We report here the primary findings of the Laboratory Animals and Respirato...

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Main Authors: Erica Ferraz, Luisa Karla de Paula Arruda, Ericson Bagatin, Edson Z. Martinez, Andrea A. Cetlin, Christian S. Simoneti, Amanda S. Freitas, José A.B. Martinez, Marcos C. Borges, Elcio O. Vianna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2013-06-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Laboratory Animal Allergy
Animal Workers
Occupational Allergens
Asthma
Occupational Health
Rhinitis
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322013000600750

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