Review : Laboratory Animal Allergy-A Review

Animal allergen exposure is a significant risk factor for allergy in animal work ers. Laboratory animal allergy has a prevalence of 11-44% in those who work with animals. This review gives information on the clinical picture, medical examination and prophylactic strategies for monitoring both the environment and the individual. Background data concerning epidemiology, predisposing factors, allergic mechanisms and exposure to various animal allergens are also given.