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The immunomodulatory and antiallergic effects of human colonized probiotics
The rate of allergy is increasing particularly among infants due to several factors reaching up to 30%. Several materials components have been implicated in the development and excessive activation of the immune system, acting as irritants and allergic agents. In several studies, in Mediterranean inhabitants with a specific diet, the prevalence of allergies in children was low, whereas dietary supplements in the Western and Mediterranean countries had a different role in the regulation of immune responses and in the reduction of allergic reactions. Probiotics have been associated with reduction of allergic reactions mostly...
Source: Reviews in Medical Microbiology - September 30, 2019 Category: Microbiology Tags: BACTERIOLOGY Source Type: research

Alpha-Gal-associated delayed red meat anaphylaxis as an occupational disease.
Authors: Anemüller W, Mohr M, Brans R, Homann A, Jappe U Abstract In a 30-year-old chef with recurrent delayed angioedema history as well as the experimental detection of IgE antibodies against galactose-alpha-(1,3)-galactose (alpha-Gal) pointed to alpha-Gal as the causative agent. The diagnosis, therefore, was delayed anaphylaxis due to alpha-Gal. Because of the potential relationship to his profession, we submitted a dermatologist's report BK 5101 to the liability and insurance association, whereupon his contract of employment was terminated without notice. As a consequence, we reported an occupational diseas...
Source: Der Hautarzt: Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete - June 30, 2018 Category: Dermatology Tags: Hautarzt Source Type: research

Laboratory animal allergy reduction from 2001 to 2016: An intervention study
Exposure to laboratory animals (LA) can cause allergic sensitization and symptoms as rhinitis, conjunctivitis, asthma, anaphylaxis and dermatitis. In 2000, a program was instituted at Trieste Universities to decrease LA allergy among scientists and technicians working with animals. The aim of our study was to investigate LA allergy in workers exposed to LA from 2001 to 2016, and to verify the effects of a preventive program.Four hundred sixty seven people underwent pre-employment screening for a job with laboratory animals at Universities of Trieste consisting in a medical examination, a full respiratory and allergy anamne...
Source: Respiratory Medicine - February 2, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Francesca Larese Filon, Anna Drusian, Marcella Mauro, Corrado Negro Source Type: research

Anaphylaxis in the Workplace
AbstractOccupational anaphylaxis (OcAn) main causes comprise food, medications, insect stings/bites, and natural rubber latex (NRL). An in-depth investigation is required, before labeling a reaction as OcAn.A written emergency management plan, health and safety education, and training and surveillance should be implemented after proper diagnosis. Education on when and how to use the adrenaline auto-injector device should be provided likewise. Moreover, surveillance and advice on risk of allergen exposure and how to minimize their risk of sensitization at the beginning of their employment or training is mandatory. Workers w...
Source: Current Treatment Options in Allergy - January 22, 2018 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research

Immunotherapy of Food Allergy: a Comprehensive Review
AbstractFood allergy imposes a severe global health burden, and thus, there is a dire need for safe and effective treatments. Allergen-specific immunotherapy (AIT) is currently the only approach to restore immune tolerance through administrating increasing doses of allergen extracts. Unfortunately, the development of AIT for food allergies has been impeded by the frequent anaphylactic side effects during the course of treatment. The emergence of component-resolved diagnosis has greatly improved our ability to identify causative allergens and revolutionized the design of AIT. Molecular features such as IgE-binding epitopes ...
Source: Clinical Reviews in Allergy and Immunology - September 19, 2017 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research

Seafood allergy in cooks: a case series and review of the literature
ConclusionsSeafood allergy in cooks is mostly characterized by a quick progressive course of disease, generally at the start of the cooking career. The prognosis for continuance in occupation is poor and an occupational disease must be considered at an early stage. An emergency kit with an epinephrine auto‐injector should be provided for life by the responsible accident insurer.
Source: JDDG - September 27, 2014 Category: Dermatology Authors: Heinrich Dickel, Thomas Bruckner, Peter Altmeyer, Beate Künzlberger Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Level of knowledge about anaphylaxis among health care providers.
Conclusion: Anaphylaxis was often diagnosed and managed inadequately, regardless of practice location, employment status and speciality in north-eastern Turkey. PMID: 23875592 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Tuberkuloz ve Toraks - June 1, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Baççıoğlu A, Yılmazel Uçar E Tags: Tuberk Toraks Source Type: research