A new risk of occupational disease: allergic asthma and rhinoconjunctivitis in persons working with beneficial arthropods.
Int Arch Occup Environ Health
; 68(2): 133-5, 1996.
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Allergic asthma and rhinoconjunctivitis have been reported in workers who are constantly in close contact with arthropods during the course of breeding and research. We investigated a group of ten people working with beneficial arthropods in a "bio-factory." The following tests were carried out: skin prick test with allergens present in the workplace, baseline pulmonary function test, aspecific bronchial provocation test with ultrasonically nebulized distilled water, and pulmonary function test after workplace exposure in two subjects. The results demonstrated a good correlation between skin prick test, previous RAST positive reactions, clinical symptoms, and exposure. Pulmonary function test after workplace exposure proved positive in one asthmatic subject and in one subject with rhinoconjunctivitis. It is concluded that the evidence supports the occupational nature of these allergic diseases and that there is a need for careful surveillance and environmental monitoring within the workplace.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Artrópodos
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Asma
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Conjuntivitis Alérgica
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Rinitis
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Enfermedades Profesionales
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int Arch Occup Environ Health
Año:
1996
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Italia