Table 3

Skin prick test (SPT) results to common aeroallergens and latex in current workers and ex-employees

House
dust mite
Grass Alternaria Cat Dog Latex
Positive SPT in current workers (n (%)) (n=336)73  (21.8)84  (25.0)15  (4.5)31  (9.2)10  (3.0)20  (6.0)
Positive SPT in ex-employees (n (%)) (n=18)4 (22.2)2 (11.1)001 (5.6)1 (5.6)
  • House dust mite=Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus.