Genetics researchers become sensitised to fruit flies in their laboratory

This study shows a clear dose-response for frequency/intensity of exposure for specific IgE to fruit flies (5% low and frequent, 15% high and frequent) and work-related symptoms (chest symptoms 10% vs. 17%). There are a much larger number with work-related symptoms and no specific IgE (>30%) . The cause for their symptoms, and their exposure to other possible causes were not determined. The response rate to this cross-sectional study was 21%.

References

	Jones M, Blair S, MacNeill S, Welch J, Hole A, Baxter P, Cullinan P, Occupational allergy to fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) in laboratory workers, Occup Environ Med, 2017;74:422-425,http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/oemed-2016-103834

	Spieksma FTM, Vooren PH, Cramps JA, Dijkman JH, Respiratory allergy to laboratory fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster), J Allergy Clin Immunol, 1986;77:108-113,

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