Reference

Botham PA, Davies GE, Teasdale EL, Allergy to laboratory animals: a prospective study of its incidence and of the influence of atopy on its development, Br J Ind Med, 1987;44:627-632,

BOHRF Original Authors' Main Conclusions

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The pattern of incidence of allergy to laboratory animals was studied prospectively in 383 individuals occupationally exposed to rodents and to rabbits. The reduction in the incidence of the disease coincided with the introduction of a site order and code of practice for working with animals and an education programme designed to focus awareness on the problem.

BOHRF Associated Evidence Statements

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Atopy increases the risk of developing occupational asthma caused by exposure to many high molecular weight agents that induce the production of specific IgE antibodies.

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Reducing airborne exposure reduces the number of workers who become sensitised and who develop occupational asthma.

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