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Ecology and elimination of cockroaches and allergens in the home

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2001
Authors:P. A. Eggleston, Arruda L. K.
Journal:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Volume:107
Issue:3
Pagination:S422-S429
Keywords:asthma, Cockroach, cockroach allergen, environmental exposure, integrated pest management, intervention
Abstract:

Cockroach infestations have been indicated as a major contributor to asthma throughout the world. Several studies have shown that large numbers of asthmatic patients are sensitized to cockroach allergens. Eliminating this pest from homes, schools, and public buildings involves a long-term commitment to a rational extermination process. This article covers the characteristics of the major cockroach species that invade homes, assesses the role of environmental exposure to cockroaches in asthma, and provides an intervention program for their extermination.

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