Editing Guinea pig (section)

==== Human allergies ====
[[Allergy|Allergic]] symptoms, including [[rhinitis]], [[conjunctivitis]], and [[asthma]], have been documented in laboratory animal workers who come into contact with guinea pigs.<ref name="ncbi.nlm.nih.gov">{{cite journal|title=Severe Allergic Reactions to Guinea Pig|journal= Clinical and Molecular Allergy|date=October 27, 2005|volume=3|issue=2005|page=14|pmc=1282583|last1=Zacharisen|first1=M. C.|last2=Levy|first2=M. B.|last3=Shaw|first3=J. L.|last4=Kurup|first4=V. P.|doi=10.1186/1476-7961-3-14|pmid=16253140|doi-access= free}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Occupational Health and Safety for Staff with Substantial Contact with GUINEA PIGS|url=http://www.iacuc.ucsf.edu/Safe/awOhsGuineaPig.asp|publisher=University of California San Francisco|access-date=25 June 2014}}</ref> Allergic reactions following direct exposure to guinea pigs in domestic settings have also been reported.<ref name="ncbi.nlm.nih.gov"/> Two major guinea pig allergens, Cav p I and Cav p II, have been identified in guinea pig fluids (urine and saliva) and guinea pig [[dander]].{{update after|2021|3|15}}<!-- See https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6040002/ --><ref name="ncbi.nlm.nih.gov"/> People who are allergic to guinea pigs are usually allergic to hamsters and gerbils, as well.{{better source needed|date=November 2020}}{{medical citation needed|date=November 2020}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Pet Allergy Causes: Rodents|url=http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pet-allergy/basics/causes/con-20028932|website=www.mayoclinic.org|publisher=Mayo Clinic|access-date=25 June 2014}}</ref> [[Allergy shots]] can successfully treat an allergy to guinea pigs. However, treatment can take up to 18 months.{{medical citation needed|date=November 2020}}