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The Madagascar Hissing Cockroach as an Alternative Non-mammalian Animal Model to Investigate Virulence, Pathogenesis, and Drug Efficacy
Published on: November 24, 2017
[Occupational cockroach allergy]
Louise Parke1, Claus Rikard Johnsen2, Stinna Skaaby1
1Arbejds- og Miljømedicinsk Afdeling, Københavns Universitetshospital - Bispebjerg Hospital.
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This case report describes two researchers who developed rhinoconjunctivitis to the allergens of cockroaches after conducting animal experiments with cockroaches. Proper protective equipment was not used, and ventilation was poor. Since current legislation on laboratory animals does not apply to insects, there is a risk of more cases arising among researchers and other professionals who are occupationally exposed to insects.
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