Allergy to laboratory mice and rats: a review of the pathophysiology, epidemiology and clinical aspects.
Allergy to laboratory animals (mice and rats) is reviewed. Immunological aspects, the relevant allergens, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and prognosis are discussed. Results presented in some studies are analysed and criticized.
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Institute of General Practice, University of Bergen.
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D000485:Allergens; D000818:Animals; D000830:Animals, Laboratory / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D051379:Mice; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D051381:Rats; D012307:Risk Factors
D000485:Allergens