Allergen and endotoxin exposure in a companion animal hospital

Abstract

Allergen exposure likely occurs during veterinary practice, with relatively low endotoxin levels. Future research should investigate dose-response relationship between airborne allergen exposure and health effects.

Identification and isolation of a Fel d 1–like molecule as a major rabbit allergen

“…The quantities of Ory c 3 (2.6-112.7 mg/m 2 ) are in the same order of magnitude as those of Fel d 1 and Can f 1 detected in settled dust of a companion animal hospital. 31 Up to 0.5 mg/m 2 Fel d 1 and up to 12 mg/ m 2 Can f 1 were obtained by using the electrostatic dust fall collection method. Another study analyzing allergen levels in different dog breeds found 5 to 9 mg/m 2 Can f 1 in settled house dust.…”

Can f 1 levels in hair and homes of different dog breeds: Lack of evidence to describe any dog breed as hypoallergenic

“…The technique correlates moderately to well with active airborne sampling. 14,15 It is difficult to compare the SAD levels with other studies due to different techniques used. Only 1 study on dog allergens was performed with the EDC before, 15 which measured Can f 1 in an animal clinic.…”

“…14,15 It is difficult to compare the SAD levels with other studies due to different techniques used. Only 1 study on dog allergens was performed with the EDC before, 15 which measured Can f 1 in an animal clinic. Although that was a different setting, found levels of airborne exposure were in the same range.…”

“…Hereafter, allergen extraction was performed in accordance with Schram-Bijkerk et al 12 Allergen extraction of EDCs was performed as described previously. 15 All supernatants were stored at 2208C until analysis.…”

Monitoring of occupational and environmental aeroallergens – EAACI Position Paper

“…Passive sampling of settled dust makes use of specific materials such as aluminum foil-covered pizza boxes (21), threedimensional polyurethane foam (31), or electrostatic dust clots and wipes (20,32).…”