Dust mite allergy: an important cause of respiratory disease in farmers.
In 2,578 Swedish farmers, 6.2% were found to have an allergy to storage mites. The storage mite Lepidoglyphus destructor has been identified by both RAST and bronchial challenges as a significant cause of occupational asthma in rural environments. Immunohistochemical studies of L. destructor disclosed that at least one L. destructor allergen is associated with digestion.
van Hage-Hamsten
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Department of Clinical Immunology, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
Härfast
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Johansson
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D000382:Agricultural Workers' Diseases / Q000276:immunology*; D000818:Animals; D004391:Dust; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000276:immunology; D008925:Mites / Q000276:immunology*
D004391:Dust