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Document ID (ISN)28032
CIS number 77-1686
ISSN - Serial title 1775-8785 - Archives des maladies professionnelles
Year 1976
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Lagrue G., Kamalodine T., Guerrero J., Zhepova F., Bernaudin J.F.
Title Glomerular nephropathy and inhalation of toxic substances
Original title Néphropathies glomérulaires primitives et inhalations de substances toxiques. [in French]
Bibliographic information Oct.-Nov. 1976, Vol.37, No.10-11, p.779-785. Illus. 3 ref.
Abstract Studies in 108 subjects with various forms of glomerulonephritis, and 54 controls. Taking Beirne's work as basis, the authors sought contact with organic solvents, paints, varnishes and glues, petroleum and petroleum products, cutting oils, agricultural products, detergents, etc. Of the glomerulonephritic subjects, 62% reported inhalation of chemicals (28% of controls); levels of exposure were 6.2 and 3.9 on Beirne's scale, respectively. Classification of incriminated toxins by frequency of occurrence. While involvement of these agents is documented, their action appears to be indirect. Hypotheses are put forward.
Descriptors (primary) nephritis; nephrotoxic effects; toxic substances
Descriptors (secondary) detergents; paints and varnishes; petroleum products; survey; cutting fluids; adhesives; organic solvents; France
Document type -
Subject(s) Occupational pathology
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Diseases of the kidney and the urinary system