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Employees who work with animals are at risk of becoming sensitized to ...

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Sort Desciption: Preventing Animal Allergies in Laboratory and Vivarium Personnel. Animal-related allergy is one of the most important health hazards encountered ...

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Employees who work with animals are at risk of becoming sensitized to allergens Animal-related allergies are common and can ma Preventing Animal Allergies in Laboratory and Vivarium Personnel Animal-related allergy is one of the most important health hazards encountered by laboratory animal employees. Those employees who work with animals are at risk of becoming sensitized to allergens such as animal dander, scales, fur, body wastes, and saliva. Animal allergies can manifest as allergic rhinitis (runny nose and sneezing); allergic conjunctivitis (irritation and tearing of the eyes); asthma (shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing); or as dermatitis (a skin reaction). These respiratory symptoms can be persistent and severe; and can lead to permanent disability or require a career change. Inhalation is one of the most common ways for allergens to enter the body. Workers, over a period of time, may inhale sufficient quantities of allergens to become sensitized. Following sensitization, workers manifest symptoms when exposed again. The longer the exposure continues; the most likely the illness will persist, even after all contact with animals has stopped. Exposure to animal allergens can occur during regular husbandry duties as well as during the course of research and may include activities such as feeding, cage cleaning, administering agents, sacrificing, surgery, and collecting body fluids. Sources of exposure to allergens can vary according to animal species, but rabbits and rodents are some of the most common laboratory animals involved in the development of occupational asthma. To reduce exposure to animal allergens, which in turn reduces your risk of developing an allergen sensitivity, the following steps should be taken: Perform animal manipulations within ventilated hoods or biosafety cabinets whenever possible. Avoid wearing street clothes while working with animals. Wear dedicated, protective clothing. Leave work clothes at the workplace to avoid ...

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