Allergy to hamster – increasing trouble

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Published: Mar 31, 2010
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sensitization, hamster, allergens

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Joanna Orlicz-Widawska
NZOZ „Germen” w Katowicach
Radosław Gawlik
Katedra i Klinika Chorób Wewnętrznych, Alergologii i Immunologii Klinicznej Śląskiego Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Katowicach

Abstract

Hamster is one of favourite pets in our homes. Allergy to common hamster was discussed. Clinical manifestation of sensitization to hamster and description of its allergens were presented. Therapeutic measures in hamster allergy were described.


 

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Orlicz-Widawska , J., & Gawlik , R. (2010). Allergy to hamster – increasing trouble. Alergoprofil, 6(1), 21-25. Retrieved from https://journalsmededu.pl/index.php/alergoprofil/article/view/170
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