Allergier mot mus og rotter er vanlige, spesielt i laboratoriemiljøer eller hjem hvor disse dyrene holdes som kjæledyr. Allergener fra mus og rotter finnes i urinen, flass og spyttet deres, som kan bli luftbårne og føre til allergiske reaksjoner hos sensitive individer....
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.