Does low prevalence of pig allergy among Danish farmers reflect flaws in the skin prick test?

V. Schlünssen, A. Puustinen, G. Elholm, I. Lindström, O. Omland, T. Sigsgaard, H. Suojalehto (Aarhus, Aalborg, Denmark; Helsinki, Finland)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Occupational asthma, abestosis and silicosis
Session: Occupational asthma, abestosis and silicosis
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4540
Disease area: Airway diseases

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