Pigeon breeder's disease: the clinical spectrum and humoral response; an investigation of the nature and extent of extrinsic allergic alveolitis due to pigeon-derived antigens among pigeon fanciers continuing to pursue the pastime, with particular reference to early clinical and humoral-mediated responses following exposure

This thesis examines the relationships between the clinical manifestations of Pigeon Breeder's Disease among active pigeon fanciers, and the associated humoral responses to pigeon -derived antigens. Clinical data was obtained in questionnaire format from a large scale field study interviewing 100 pigeon fanciers. A wide range of skin tests were performed and serum antibodies were estimated by sensitive and quantitative radioimmunoassay techniques. Selected pigeon fanciers also underwent detailed pulmonary physiological assessments including monitoring of lung function after antigen challenge. In particular, immediate components of the condition both clinical and immunological have been investigated.

Grantor dc:publisher

The University of Edinburgh

Year dc:date.issued

1986

Author dc:creator

• Banham, Stephen Walter

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/1842/26216

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:era.ed.ac.uk:1842/26216