Birds

Agent Name
Birds
Major Category
Biological Agents
Category
Animal-Derived Allergens
Comments
13.6% of 147 zookeepers with sensitization were confirmed to have occupational asthma caused by exposure to bird antigens; [Malo] Also, see the disease "Bird breeder lung."
Reference Link #1
Occupational allergy to birds within the population of Polish bird keepers employed in zoo gardens.
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Asthma
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: