A large cross sectional survey was carried out using a self administered questionnaire to
examine the prevalence of laboratory animal allergy (LAA) and the factors associated with …

This study examined data from three cross sectional surveys of 296 laboratory workers
exposed to small mammals. Four indices of laboratory animal allergy were studied …

BACKGROUND: Laboratory animal allergy is a common illness among workers exposed to
laboratory animals and can progress to symptoms of asthma. OBJECTIVES: This study …

Introduction. Occupational exposure to bio-aerosols has been linked to various health
effects. This review presents an overview of bio-aerosol exposure levels in veterinary …

The adverse and potentially protective effects of microbial exposures in the farm
environment are discussed. Recent findings indicate that it is very likely that the protective …

Background: Data for time trends in the prevalence of occupational asthma (OA) and rhinitis
(OR) are not known. Objective: To investigate the prevalence and incidence of OA and OR …

The risk factors for sensitization to pets was investigated in 169 male pupils. A recent or
former contact with cats. Dogs, and guinea pigs in own home was reported in 52 (30.8%), 42 …

Background Farmers' children are less frequently sensitized to common allergens than the
non‐farmers' children, but less is known about their sensitization to other allergens and its …

OBJECTIVES--To investigate the incidence of allergy to laboratory animals (ALA) during the
first two years of employment, and to study the effect on ALA of atopy and sensitisation …

A cross-sectional study has been carried out at The National Institutes of Health to examine
the prevalence of laboratory animal allergy (LAA) in a population exposed to animals, and to …