Primary |
Goodno |
2002 |
USA |
HMW |
Animal-derived antigens |
Laboratory animal allergen |
Laboratory animal handlers (Includes cohort reported by Fisher, 1998) |
LAA |
Comprehensive prevention program (1991-2000): education and training, use of PPE, administrative controls, engineering controls, medical surveillance, and RAST testing for animal allergens |
All employees who worked with laboratory animal(s) at least once a week were included in the study. Data was collected from 626 employees during the study period. Limitation: no report of participation rate |
During the five years of additional follow-up, incidence of LAA did not rise above 1.2%. |