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Liccardi G, Calzetta L, Milanese M, Maniscalco M, Salzillo A, Rogliani P. Indoor environmental interventions for furry pet allergens: How to decrease the degree of passive transport. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY-IN PRACTICE 2019; 6:1808-1809. [PMID: 30197076 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2018.05.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2018] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Gennaro Liccardi
- Division of Pulmonology, Department of Pulmonology, Haematology and Oncology, Unit of Allergology, High Speciality "A. Cardarelli" Hospital, Naples, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, Postgraduate School of Respiratory Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata," Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, Postgraduate School of Respiratory Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata," Rome, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, University of Rome "Tor Vergata," Rome, Italy
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- Division of Pulmonology, S. Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit, ICS Maugeri Telese Terme, Benevento, Italy
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- Division of Pulmonology, Department of Pulmonology, Haematology and Oncology, Unit of Allergology, High Speciality "A. Cardarelli" Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, Postgraduate School of Respiratory Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata," Rome, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, University of Rome "Tor Vergata," Rome, Italy
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How Working Tasks Influence Biocontamination in an Animal Facility. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/app9112216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
Abstract
The exposure to biocontaminants in animal facilities represents a risk for developing infectious, allergic and toxic diseases. The aim of this study was to determine what factors could be associated with a high level of exposure to biological agents through the measure and characterization of airborne fungi, bacteria, endotoxin, (1,3)-β-d-glucan and animal allergens. Airborne microorganisms were collected with an air sampler and identified by microscopic and biochemical methods. Endotoxin, (1,3)-β-d-glucan, Mus m 1, Rat n 1, Can f 1, Fel d 1, Equ c 4 allergens were detected on inhalable dust samples by Kinetic LAL, Glucatell, and ELISA assays, respectively. Our data evidenced that changing cages is a determinant factor in increasing the concentration of the airborne biocontaminants; the preparation of bedding and distribution of feed, performed in the storage area, is another critical working task in terms of exposure to endotoxins (210.7 EU/m3) and (1,3)-β-d-glucans (4.3 ng/m3). The highest concentration of Mus m 1 allergen (61.5 ng/m3) was observed in the dirty washing area. The detection of expositive peaks at risk of sensitization (>2 μg/g) by Fel d 1 in animal rooms shows passive transport by operators themselves, highlighting their role as vehicle between occupational and living environments.
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Liccardi G, Calzetta L, Milanese M, Scaglione M, Rogliani P. Occupational exposure to furry animals and asthma: The complex interconnection between work and everyday life. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2019; 121:512-513. [PMID: 30290895 DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2018.07.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2018] [Revised: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 07/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Gennaro Liccardi
- Department of Pulmonology, Haematology and Oncology, Division of Pulmonology, Unit of Allergology, High Speciality "A. Cardarelli" Hospital, Naples, Italy; Postgraduate School of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
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- Postgraduate School of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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- Division of Pulmonology, S. Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, "Pineta Grande" Hospital, Castel Volturno, Italy; Department of Radiology, Sunderland Royal Hospital, National Health Service, Sunderland, United Kingdom
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- Postgraduate School of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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Reply. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2013; 131:1259-60. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2013.01.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2013] [Accepted: 01/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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