Primary |
Thulin |
2002 |
Sweden |
HMW |
Animal-derived antigens |
Laboratory animal allergen |
Laboratory animal handlers |
Laboratory animal allergy |
Re-design of animal housing, ventilated benches (mean:2 years) |
27 of 29 eligible subjects (Participation rate:93%) |
Ventilations strategies reduced the allergen exposure levels four fold. Only two subjects developed specific immunoglobulin E > .35 KU/l, one who was reduced to negative after use of respiratory equipment. |