| Document ID (ISN) | 112553 |
| CIS number |
12-0322 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0339-6517 - Documents pour le médecin du travail |
| Year |
2011 |
| Convention or series no. |
TC 138
|
| Author(s) |
Géhin D., Le Bâcle C. |
| Title |
Endotoxins in occupational settings - II. Exposure, hazards, prevention |
| Original title |
Endotoxines en milieu de travail - II. Exposition, risques, prévention [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Dec. 2011, No.128, p.583-601. Illus. 135 ref. |
| Internet access |
Endotoxines_en_milieu_de_travail_[INTERNET_FREE_ACCESS] [in French]
|
| Abstract |
In occupational settings, endotoxins give rise to a non-specific and often considered commonplace flu-like syndrome. Repeated or long-time exposures can cause lung function impairment, leading to chronic obstructive bronchopulmonary disease and further complications. Several occupational sectors are concerned: air processing (air conditioning and/or humidification); waste collection; processing of vegetable fibres (cotton, linen, sisal); animal farms; food industry. Prevention involves limitation of exposure and medical supervision, including spirometry. Sequel to an earlier article (see CIS 11-0803). |
| Descriptors (primary) |
bacterial toxins; influenza; pulmonary function; job-exposure relation; risk factors |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
plant fibres; sewage treatment; garbage composting; chronic respiratory diseases; air conditioner disease; obstructive ventilatory impairment; spirometry; medical supervision; waste disposal; textile industry; literature survey |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Diseases of the respiratory system (except for pneumoconiosis & similar)
Biological hazards
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