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Erschienen in: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports 2/2018

01.02.2018 | Occupational Allergies (JA Poole, Section Editor)

Occupational Animal Allergy

verfasst von: Gregg M. Stave

Erschienen in: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports | Ausgabe 2/2018

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

This review explores animal allergen exposure in research laboratories and other work settings, focusing on causes and prevention.

Recent Findings

(1) Consistent with the hygiene hypothesis, there is new evidence that early childhood exposure to pets produces changes in the gut microbiome that likely lead to a lower risk of allergy. (2) Anaphylaxis from laboratory animal bites occurs more frequently than suggested by prior literature. (3) Animal allergens represent an occupational hazard in a wide variety of work settings ranging from fields that work with animals to public settings like schools and public transportation where allergens are brought into or are present in the workplace.

Summary

Exposure to animal allergens can result in allergy, asthma, and anaphylaxis. Animal allergy has been most studied in the research laboratory setting, where exposure reduction can prevent the development of allergy. Similar prevention approaches need to be considered for other animal work environments and in all settings where animal allergens are present.
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Metadaten
Titel
Occupational Animal Allergy
verfasst von
Gregg M. Stave
Publikationsdatum
01.02.2018
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Allergy and Asthma Reports / Ausgabe 2/2018
Print ISSN: 1529-7322
Elektronische ISSN: 1534-6315
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11882-018-0755-0

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