| Agent Name |
Allergens, farm animal |
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| Major Category |
Biological Agents |
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| Synonyms |
Cow dander |
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| Category |
Animal-Derived Allergens |
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| Sources/Uses |
Occupational asthma reported in farmers, poultry workers, and butchers; [Malo] |
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| Comments |
Occupational asthma has been documented after exposure to cow dander, chickens, and pigs. [Malo] Cow dander is the most common cause of occupational contact urticaria, rhinitis, and asthma in Finland. ["Statistical data on occupational contact urticaria" Kanerva L, et al. Contact Dermatitis 1996, 35, 229-233] Other animal-derived allergens documented to cause contact urticaria in farmers, veterinarians, and slaughterhouse workers are animal placenta, gut, saliva, seminal fluid, blood, and serum. [Kanerva 2004, p. 99; Asthma in the Workplace, p. 810] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Asthma |
Yes |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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