Sensitization to rodents (mouse/rat) in urban atopic populations without occupational exposure living in Campania district (Southern Italy): a multicenter study
Sensitization to rodents (mouse/rat) in urban atopic populations without occupational exposure living in Campania district (Southern Italy): a multicenter study
Authors
Gennaro Liccardi
Department of Chest Diseases, Division of Pneumology and Allergology. High Speciality “A.Cardarelli” Hospital, Naples; Italian Association of Hospital and Territorial Allergologists (AAITO), Campania District
Gennaro Baldi
Respiratory Medicine Unit, ASL (District 66), Salerno; Italian Association of Hospital and Territorial Allergologists (AAITO), Campania District
Anna Ciccarelli
Allergy Unit, Presidio Sanitario Polispecialistico “Loreto Crispi”, Naples; Italian Association of Hospital and Territorial Allergologists (AAITO), Campania District
Marina Cutajar
Allergy Center, Division of Internal Medicine, Ospedali Riuniti Penisola Sorrentina, Sorrento, Naples; Italian Association of Hospital and Territorial Allergologists (AAITO), Campania District
Maria D’Amato
Department of Respiratory Disease, “Federico II” University – AO “Dei Colli”, Naples; Italian Association of Hospital and Territorial Allergologists (AAITO), Campania District
Domenico Gargano
Allergy Unit. High Speciality “San Giuseppe Moscati” Hospital, Avellino; Italian Association of Hospital and Territorial Allergologists (AAITO), Campania District
Domenico Giannattasio
Respiratory physiopathology and allergy,HighSpecialityCenter. “S.Maria Incoronata dell’Olmo” Hospital, Cava dei tirreni, Salerno; Italian Association of Hospital and Territorial Allergologists (AAITO), Campania District
Gennaro Leone
Allergy and Clinical Immunology Unit. High Speciality “Sant’Anna and San Sebastiano” Hospital, Caserta; Italian Association of Hospital and Territorial Allergologists (AAITO), Campania District
Mario Lo Schiavo
Allergy and Clinical Immunology, “G. Fucito” Hospital and University Hospital, Salerno; Italian Association of Hospital and Territorial Allergologists (AAITO), Campania District
Francesco Madonna
Allergy Unit, ASL (Sanitary District n°12), Caserta; Italian Association of Hospital and Territorial Allergologists (AAITO), Campania District
Giovanni Menna
Animal Consultant, Naples
Carmen Montera
Allergy and Clinical Immunology, “G. Fucito” Hospital and University Hospital, Salerno; Italian Association of Hospital and Territorial Allergologists (AAITO), Campania District
Antonio Pio
Department of Chest Diseases, Division of Pneumology and Allergology. High Speciality “A.Cardarelli” Hospital, Naples; Italian Association of Hospital and Territorial Allergologists (AAITO), Campania District
Maria Russo
Department of Chest Diseases, Division of Pneumology and Allergology. High Speciality “A.Cardarelli” Hospital, Naples; Italian Association of Hospital and Territorial Allergologists (AAITO), Campania District
Antonello Salzillo
Department of Respiratory Disease, “Federico II” University – AO “Dei Colli”, Naples; Italian Association of Hospital and Territorial Allergologists (AAITO), Campania District
Anna Stanziola
Department of Respiratory Disease, “Federico II” University – AO “Dei Colli”, Naples; Italian Association of Hospital and Territorial Allergologists (AAITO), Campania District
Gennaro D’Amato
Department of Chest Diseases, Division of Pneumology and Allergology. High Speciality “A.Cardarelli” Hospital, Naples
Airway hyperreactivity, Allergic rhinitis, Bronchial asthma, Campania district, Mouse, Rat, Pet Allergy
Abstract
Background: Up to now very few data on allergic sensitization to rodent allergens in Western Europe and Italy are available, and there are no information at district level. The aim of this report was to investigate clinical significance and characteristics of allergic sensitization to mouse/rat (M/ Rt) allergens in atopic subjects living in Campania district (Southern Italy). Methods: Allergists from the whole Campania district were required to report the results of skin prick tests of at least 100 consecutive subjects. In 1,477 consecutive outpatients, we selected all subjects with an immediate skin reaction to M/Rt dander. Clinical history including a careful evaluation of the modality of exposure and the results of skin-prick tests (SPTs) were recorded. Results: Fifty seven patients were sensitized to M/Rt dander (5.78%). Two patients were mono-sensitized. Fourteen patients reported indoor conditions suggesting presence of rodents allergens at home. All patients exhibited low-moderate degree of SPT positivity to M/Rt. High frequency of concomitant allergic sensitization to dust mites was found. Conclusions: Our results suggest that the role of allergic sensitization to rodents is not negligible in atopic subjects without occupational exposure living in Campania district area; these values are higher in comparison to those previously found in Naples area. Highly atopic individuals should be tested by SPTs/evaluation of serum specific IgE to rodents in the case they should begin an occupational exposure to M/Rt or keep these animals as pets.
Liccardi G, Baldi G, Ciccarelli A, et al. Sensitization to rodents (mouse/rat) in urban atopic populations without occupational exposure living in Campania district (Southern Italy): a multicenter study. Multidiscip Respir Med. 2013;8(9). doi:10.4081/mrm.2013.506
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