Table 2 Possible modalities of exposure to pet allergens in 723 pet-sensitized patients (no and %)
Possible modalities of exposure to pets | No (%) | DOG, no (%) | CAT, no (%) | DOG/CAT, no (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Previous ownership | 150 (20.75 %) | 65 (8.9) | 62 (8.5) | 23 (3.2) |
Direct domestic contact | 213 (29.46 %) | 104 (14.3) | 88 (12.1) | 21 (2.9) |
Direct contact elsewhere | 146 (20.19 %) | 50 (6.9) | 57 (7.9) | 39 (5.4) |
Indirect contact | 103 (14.25 %) | 23 (3.2) | 46 (6.3) | 34 (4.7) |
No apparent contact | 111 (15.35 %) | 12 (1.7) | 16 (2.2) | 83 (11.5) |