Allergier mot mus og rotter er en vanlig bekymring, spesielt i laboratoriemiljøer eller husholdninger hvor disse dyrene holdes som kjæledyr. Allergener fra mus og rotter – som finnes i urin, hudflass og spytt – kan bli luftbårne og utløse allergiske reaksjoner hos sensitive personer.

Consider allergy testing if you experience symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, or itchy eyes when in close proximity to mice or rats, or after cleaning their cages.
Managing these allergies includes minimizing contact with the animals, using appropriate personal protective equipment, ensuring proper ventilation, and maintaining clean living environments for the animals.
Allergic reactions to mice and rats are caused by proteins in their urine, dander, and saliva that the immune system recognizes as harmful, leading to an allergic response.
