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International Journal of Environmental Health Research Volume 26, 2016 - Issue 5-6
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Assessment of pets (cats and dogs) in homes using electrostatic dust collectors and QPCR: new tools to evaluate exposure and risk of allergies

Emeline SchererChrono-Environnement, UMR/CNRS 6249, University of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Besançon, France;Department of Parasitology-Mycology, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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Benoit ValotChrono-Environnement, UMR/CNRS 6249, University of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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Mallory VacheyrouChrono-Environnement, UMR/CNRS 6249, University of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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Alexandre NaegeleChrono-Environnement, UMR/CNRS 6249, University of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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Jenny KnappChrono-Environnement, UMR/CNRS 6249, University of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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Steffi RocchiChrono-Environnement, UMR/CNRS 6249, University of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Besançon, France;Department of Parasitology-Mycology, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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Sandrine RousselChrono-Environnement, UMR/CNRS 6249, University of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Besançon, France;Department of Parasitology-Mycology, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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Laurence MillonChrono-Environnement, UMR/CNRS 6249, University of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Besançon, France;Department of Parasitology-Mycology, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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Gabriel RebouxChrono-Environnement, UMR/CNRS 6249, University of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Besançon, France;Department of Parasitology-Mycology, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, FranceCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 589-599 | Received 10 Oct 2015, Accepted 09 Jun 2016, Published online: 25 Aug 2016
 
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Abstract

Contradictory results are found in the literature concerning fungi, bacteria, and pet exposure and the risk of developing asthma. All these allergens have been thoroughly studied separately in cohort studies, and a variety of sampling and analytical methods are used. It is already possible to characterize fungi, mites, and bacteria by QPCR. The aim of our study is to evaluate QPCR systems to quantify the presence of cats and dogs in homes. Twenty-four houses were sampled with an Electrostatic Dust Collector which was analyzed by QPCR. Questionnaires on the presence of pets in homes were completed. The results from QPCR were correlated for real presence of cats and dogs, and highlighted indirect exposure. This study provides a useful screening tool that will be used in future large cohort studies, such as the ELFE cohort study.

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