Table 1 Concentration of Cat and Dog Allergens in Urban and Rural Houses With and Without Respective Domestic Animals
Allergen | Concentration of Allergen in House With Respective Animal (μg/g) | Concentration of Allergen in House Without Respective Animal (μg/g) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Urban | |||
Cat (Fel d 1) | |||
Mattresses | 0.8 (0.65-1.07) | 0.59 (0.26-0.83) | 0.04 |
Carpets | 1.18 (0.69-1.47) | 0.3 (0.1-0.7) | < 0.001 |
Dog (Can f1) | |||
Mattresses | 5 (3.25-7.07) | 1.55 (0.85-2.44) | < 0.001 |
Carpets | 3.95 (2.72-5.25) | 1.01 (0.59-2.14) | < 0.001 |
Rural | |||
Cat (Fel d 1) | |||
Mattresses | 0.62 (0.42-0.77) | 0.42 (0.26-0.61) | 0.006 |
Carpets | 0.43 (0.28-0.72) | 0.46 (0.22-0.78) | 0.94 |
Dog (Can f1) | |||
Mattresses | 0.55 (0.17-2.47) | 0.35 (0.22-0.64) | 0.23 |
Carpets | 0.37 (0.25-1.53) | 0.27 (0.19-0.45) | 0.10 |