Bird droppings contain endotoxin and (1-->3)-beta-D-glucan.
Samples of bird droppings were collected and the amount of endotoxin and (1-->3)-beta-D-glucan in these was determined using a specific Limulus assay. All samples contained these agents and calculations on airborne levels demonstrated that doses at risk for inflammation and allergic alveolitis were present. Endotoxin and (1-->3)-beta-D-glucan should be considered in investigations on lung disease induced by bird droppings.
Rylander
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Department of Environmental Medicine, Gothenburg University, Sweden.
Goto
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H
Yuasa
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K
Fogelmark
B
B
Polla
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B
D000542:Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic / Q000209:etiology; D000818:Animals; D001717:Birds / Q000378:metabolism*; D004391:Dust / Q000032:analysis; D004731:Endotoxins / Q000032:analysis*; D005243:Feces / Q000737:chemistry; D005936:Glucans / Q000032:analysis*; D008033:Limulus Test; D047071:beta-Glucans
D004391:Dust; D004731:Endotoxins; D005936:Glucans; D047071:beta-Glucans; C033363:beta-1,3-glucan