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Houba R, Heederik DJ, Doekes G, van Run PE,
Exposure-sensitisation relationship for alpha-amylase allergens in the baking industry,
Am J Respir Crit Care Med,
1996;154:130-136,
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Workers were categorized according to job history and amylase exposure levels of their jobs. 25% had work-related symptoms, 9% had positive skin prick test to fungal amylase, 8% amylase-specific IgE.
Atopy and amylase exposure appeared to be the most important determinants of skin sensitisation i.e.: prevalence ratio (PR) for atopy 20.8, medium exposure PR = 8.6 and high exposure PR = 15.9. For IgE sensitisation atopy was only significant determinant, PR = 8.3. A positive association was observed between positive skin prick and work-related symptoms. Overall authors conclude that a strong and positive relationship is shown between alpha-amylase allergen exposure levels and specific sensitisation in bakery workers.
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