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Household characteristics and allergen and endotoxin levels in Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic

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Abstract
Few data are available from Eastern Mediterranean countries about levels of domestic allergens and endotoxins. Dust samples were collected from mattresses and floors of 457 homes in the Syrian city of Aleppo and analysed for antigens and endotoxins. The most important predictors for detectable levels of house-dust mite allergen Der p 1 were Arabic-style houses [‎OR 3.21]‎ and newer houses [‎OR 1.56]‎. In homes without cats, rubber mattresses were associated with detectable cat allergen Fel d 1 in mattress dust [‎OR 1.6]‎. Cockroach allergen Bla g 2 was significantly more likely to be detected in houses over 20 years old than newer houses. Endotoxin levels were significantly higher in wool/cotton mattresses and older houses
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Al Ali, W., Custovic, A., Simpson, A., Khoury, A. & Woodcock, A. (‎2010)‎. Household characteristics and allergen and endotoxin levels in Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic. http://www.who.int/iris/handle/10665/117963
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EMHJ - Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 16 (‎7)‎, 717-724, 2010
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717-724
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1020-3397
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http://applications.emro.who.int/emhj/V16/07/16_7_2010_0717_0724.pdf
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