Abstract
There is growing evidence that the mouse allergen is a major causative factor for allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and asthma in children and adults of urban and rural populations. [1] Matsui E.C. Role of mouse allergens in allergic disease. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2009; 9: 370-375 Crossref PubMed Scopus (16) Google Scholar Furthermore, exposure to mice by laboratory animal workers is associated with a high risk of developing occupational allergies. [2] Bush R.K. Stave G.M. Laboratory animal allergy: an update. ILAR J. 2003; 44: 28-51 Crossref PubMed Scopus (76) Google Scholar Our allergy practice at Vanderbilt University has recognized a number of patients with poorly controlled allergies to the mice with which they work. This clinical observation prompted an investigation for a better diagnostic and therapeutic option for our patients.
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