Document ID (ISN) | 34487 |
CIS number |
80-2067 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0004-1254 - Arhiv za higijenu rada i toksikologiju |
Year |
1980 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Lunder M. |
Title |
Importance, and possibilities of medical prevention of tinea infection in miners |
Original title |
Značenje i mogućnosti prevencije dermatofitija u rudara [in Serbocroatian] |
Bibliographic information |
Mar. 1980, Vol.31, No.6, p.27-30. 10 ref. |
Abstract |
An increase in the incidence of tinea (dermatophytosis) of the hands and feet has been observed, and is particularly frequent in miners. In a randomly selected sample of 287 Yugoslav miners mycological examination revealed parasites in 175 individuals (more than 60% of the examined miners). Topical therapy combined with antibiotics and timely surgical treatment is effective, but usually does not prevent further spread of the disease. Preventive measures should comprise: workplace hygiene, personal hygiene, periodic medical examinations and health education. Special emphasis is laid on preventing parasite-host contact. |
Descriptors (primary) |
microsporosis; mining industry; infection control; underground mining |
Descriptors (secondary) |
occupational hygiene; personal hygiene; medical treatment; medical supervision; prophylaxis |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Subject(s) |
Medicine, hygiene and first aid
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Broad subject area(s) |
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Browse category(ies) |
Bacterial and parasitic diseases Mining and quarrying Mycoses
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