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1998

CIS 00-482 Houba R., Doekes G., Heederik D.
Occupational respiratory allergy in bakery workers: A review of the literature
The literature on baker's allergy is reviewed focusing on the allergens involved, epidemiologic research, exposure assessment, evidence of exposure-response relationships and possible prevention strategies. A large number of potential allergens have been identified and are described here. While little is known about the incidence of baker's allergy, a large number of cross-sectional studies have shown that sensitization and work-related symptoms are common among bakery workers. Only atopy and exposure levels have consistently been reported as determinants of this disease. Age, sex and smoking habits do not seem to be associated with sensitization or work-related respiratory symptoms. Immunochemical methods have been developed to investigate the role of allergen exposure in the development of baker's asthma. Clear exposure-response relationships have been found. Implications for prevention strategies and standard setting are discussed.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Dec. 1998, Vol.34, No.6, p.529-546. 177 ref.

CIS 99-1878 Previdi M., Marraccini P., Farioli L., Rubino F.M., Colombi A.
Occupational respiratory allergic diseases: Strategies for monitoring the work place, identification of allergens and preventive measures
Allergopatie respiratorie professionali: monitoraggio ambientale, aeroallergeni, prevenzione [in Italian]
The main studies published on the relationship between concentrations of airborne allergens and the development of symptoms are reviewed, focusing on three aeroallergens - wheat flour proteins, latex and laboratory animal allergens. The studies cannot be directly compared because of differences in methods, but they do suggest that low levels of airborne allergens may be sufficient to sensitize individuals. The evidence for a dose-response relationship between exposure and symptoms is indirect and not always clear. In occupational medicine, the presence of severe asthma or other allergic disease is suggested as a criterion for excluding workers from a particular job. Workers that are atopic but do not manifest allergic symptoms should be informed about the risk of developing occupational respiratory diseases, and periodic check-ups are strongly recommended. Standardized methods of measurement of airborne allergens for environmental control are needed to allow comparison between studies and adopt primary preventive measures. Topics: allergens; allergic respiratory disorders; experimental animals; flour; individual susceptibility; latex; literature survey; sensitization.
Medicina del lavoro, Nov.-Dec. 1998, Vol.89, No.6, p.481-498. 68 ref.

CIS 99-1601 Kieć-Świerczyńska M., Kręcisz B., Krysiak B., Kuchowicz E., Rydzyński K.
Occupational allergy to aldehydes in health care workers. Clinical observations. Experiments
Incidence of allergy to aldehydes was examined in 280 health care workers suffering from skin lesions. Allergy was diagnosed in 64 patients. The majority of these (85.9%) were sensitive only to one aldehyde. Formaldehyde caused allergy slightly more frequently (13.9%) than glutaraldehyde (12.4%). Only five patients were sensitive to glyoxal. In animal experiments, formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde showed a stronger irritant effect than glyoxal and the sensitizing activity of aldehydes was confirmed. Both glutaraldehyde and glyoxal were cytotoxic in animals. Topics: allergy tests; animal experiments; glyoxal; glutaraldehyde; formaldehyde; cytotoxic effects; eczema; health care personnel; irritants; sensitization; skin allergies.
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 1998, Vol.11, No.4, p.349-358. Illus. 21 ref.

CIS 99-1600 Lange M.
Occupational skin diseases and their prevention
Enfermedades cutáneas laborales y su prevención [in Spanish]
Topics: barrier creams; dermatitis; eczema; harmful substances; individual susceptibility; irritants; protective gloves; sensitization; skin allergies; skin diseases.
Prevención, Oct.-Dec. 1998, No.146, p.36-48. Illus. 4 ref.

CIS 99-1683 Ng T.P.
Occupational asthma caused by orangutan in a zoo animal handler
A zoo animal handler developed bronchial asthma for the first time from handling orangutans (Pongo pygmaes). He had prior allergic reactions (rhinoconjunctivitis and urticarial rash), but no asthma, to deer and other hoofed animals in the zoo. In a worksite challenge, immediate and late onset of asthmatic symptoms and airflow obstruction were provoked by carrying a baby orangutan for about 20 minutes. Topics: allergic asthma; case study; handling of animals; maximal expiratory flow; zoological gardens.
Singapore Medical Journal, 1998, Vol.39, No.3, p.127-128. Illus. 4 ref.

CIS 99-1564 Lauerma A.I.
Occupational contact sensitization to corticosteroids
Topics: case study; corticoids; eczema; pharmaceutical industry; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies; skin tests.
Contact Dermatitis, Dec. 1998, Vol.39, No.6, p.328-329. 5 ref.

CIS 99-1563 de Cock P.A.J.J.M., Vorwerk H., Bruynzeel D.P.
Hand dermatitis caused by ferns
Topics: allergy tests; case study; eczema; horticulture; plants; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies; skin tests.
Contact Dermatitis, Dec. 1998, Vol.39, No.6, p.324. 3 ref.

CIS 99-1562 Peters T., Hani N., Kirchberg K., Gold H., Hunzelmann N., Scharffetter-Kochanek K.
Occupational contact sensitivity to aluminium in a machine construction plant worker
Topics: aluminium; case study; eczema; individual susceptibility; machinery industry; sensitization dermatitis; sensitization; skin absorption; skin allergies.
Contact Dermatitis, Dec. 1998, Vol.39, No.6, p.322-323. 23 ref.

CIS 99-1561 Bhushan M., Craven N.M., Beck M.H.
Contact allergy to 2-aminoethanol (monoethanolamine) in a soluble oil
Topics: ethanolamine; case study; cutting fluids; eczema; metalworking industry; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies.
Contact Dermatitis, Dec. 1998, Vol.39, No.6, p.321. 6 ref.

CIS 99-1558 Alanko K., Jolanki R., Estlander T., Kanerva L.
Occupational "multivitamin allergy" caused by the antioxidant ethoxyquin
Topics: antioxidants; case study; eczema; feed production; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies; skin tests; vitamin A; vitamin D; vitamins.
Contact Dermatitis, Nov. 1998, Vol.39, No.5, p.263-264. 11 ref.

CIS 99-1557 Lidén C., Röndell E., Skare L., Nalbanti A.
Nickel release from tools on the Swedish market
The prevalence on the market of tools that release nickel was investigated. 27% of 565 hand-held tools with metal parts that come into contact with the skin reacted positively in a dimethylgloxime test. Release of nickel and other metals into artificial sweat, and composition of metals on the surface and in the base alloy were also studied. It is suggested that tool producers should consider nickel allergy and avoid nickel-releasing materials, and that analytical methods, relevant for nickel release from tools, should be further developed. Topics: nickel; evaluation of equipment; hand tools; sensitization; skin allergies.
Contact Dermatitis, Sep. 1998, Vol.39, No.3, p.127-131. 15 ref.

CIS 99-871 Paulsen E., Skov P.S., Andersen K.E.
Immediate skin and mucosal symptoms from pot plants and vegetables in gardeners and greenhouse workers
Short-lived occupational skin symptoms of an irritant or urticarial nature were commonly reported among 253 gardeners and greenhouse workers. In tests for immediate skin and mucosal symptoms, 33% of those tested had at least one positive reaction, and a family history of, or personal, atopy was significantly more prevalent among these workers compared to those with negative reactions. Positive histamine release tests indicated a possible immunologic aetiology in reactions to some species of plants. Because of the high prevalence of short-lived skin symptoms and because contact urticaria may present itself as a dermatitis, it is recommended that patch tests should be supplemented with tests for immediate reactions. Topics: allergy tests; eczema; epidemiologic study; flower and perfume-plant growing; histamine release; horticulture; hypersensitivity; irritation; plants; skin allergies; skin tests; urticaria.
Contact Dermatitis, Oct. 1998, Vol.39, No.4, p.166-170. 21 ref.

CIS 99-589 De Raeve H., Vandecasteele C., Demedts M., Nemery B.
Dermal and respiratory sensitization to chromate in a cement floorer
A 48-year-old floorer, occupationally exposed to cement and with a documented chromate contact dermatitis, reported dyspnoea and wheezing after work. These conditions were demonstrated by self-measured sequential peak expiratory flows. A first bronchial provocation test (BPT) with potassium dichromate led to pronounced and sustained decreases in forced expiratory volume in 1 second and forced vital capacity, accompanied by pruritis, a decrease in arterial PO₂, a slight rise in temperature, and peripheral blood leukocytosis. Two years later, a BPT with a lower dose of potassium chromate led to an "early late" reaction accompanied by pruritis. A BPT with dry cement containing 12ppm hexavalent chromium was borderline, and a similar result was obtained after smoking 5 cigarettes laced with 10mg of cement per cigarette. The report shows that a subject with allergic contact dermatitis to chromates may develop a respiratory allergic reaction to an airborne source of this metal. Smoking of cigarettes contaminated with cement may have been a significant factor in the causation or elicitation of these reactions. Topics: allergic respiratory disorders; allergy tests; asthma; Belgium; potassium dichromate; case study; chromates; construction work; eczema; pulmonary function; sensitization dermatitis; sensitization; skin allergies; smoking.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Aug. 1998, Vol.34, No.2, p.169-176. Illus. 33 ref.

CIS 99-572 Sinha A., Harrison P.V.
Latex glove allergy among hospital employees: A study in the north-west of England
In a questionnaire survey of 1,827 employees in two hospitals, 124 (7%) had experienced symptoms strongly suggestive of latex allergy. Of 56 workers who had a radioallergosorbent (RAST) test, 7 (12.5%) tested positive. 17% of affected individuals had already changed their working practice by using latex-free gloves. The study increased awareness of latex allergy at these hospitals. Hospital organizations should encourage staff to seek guidance on this problem and to take appropriate measures to improve working practices. Topics: allergies; health care personnel; hospitals; hypersensitivity; latex; protective gloves; questionnaire survey; radioallergosorbent test; substitution.
Occupational Medicine, Sep. 1998, Vol.48, No.6, p.405-410. Illus. 21 ref.

CIS 99-656 Fisher R., Saunders W.B., Murray S.J., Stave G.M.
Prevention of laboratory animal allergy
A comprehensive programme to reduce exposure to environmental allergens was implemented in a large pharmaceutical company. The programme included education, engineering controls, administrative controls, use of personal protective equipment and medical surveillance. Results of a prospective survey of five years of data showed that the prevalence of laboratory animal allergy ranged from 12% to 22% and that the incidence was reduced to zero during the last two years of observation. Laboratory animal allergy is preventable through the implementation of a comprehensive effort to reduce exposure to allergens. Topics: allergies; experimental animals; health programmes; laboratory work; limitation of exposure; long-term study; medical supervision; pharmaceutical industry; programme evaluation; protective clothing; risk factors; safety training in industry.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, July 1998, Vol.40, No.7, p.609-613. 24 ref.

CIS 99-118 Wagner G.R., Wegman D.H.
Occupational asthma: Prevention by definition
Topics: allergic asthma; allergic reactivity; asthma; diagnosis; irritants; job-exposure relation; limitation of exposure; sensitization.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, May 1998, Vol.33, No.5, p.427-429. 10 ref.

CIS 99-163 Di Giacomo G.R., Boschetto P., Maestrelli P., Moro G.
Asthma and rhino-conjunctivitis from exposure to rape-seed flour: A clinical case report
Asma e rinocongiuntivite da farina di colza: descrizione di un caso clinico [in Italian]
Topics: allergic asthma; allergic rhinitis; allergy tests; case study; conjunctivitis; flour; grain and seed processing; maximal expiratory flow.
Medicina del lavoro, May-June 1998, Vol.89, No.3, p.226-231. Illus. 10 ref.

CIS 99-174 Sommer S., Wilkinson S.M.
Contact dermatitis caused by phenoxybenzamine hydrochloride
Topics: phenoxybenzamine hydrochloride; case study; drugs; eczema; irritants; nursing personnel; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies.
Contact Dermatitis, June 1998, Vol.38, No.6, p.352-353. 4 ref.

CIS 99-173 Corazza M., Mantovani L., Bertelli G., Virgili A.
A goldsmith with occupational allergic contact dermatitis due to ethylenediamine in a detergent
Topics: ethylenediamine; ethanolamine; case study; detergents; eczema; jewellery manufacture; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies.
Contact Dermatitis, June 1998, Vol.38, No.6, p.350-351. Illus. 10 ref.

CIS 99-172 Kanerva L., Estlander T., Alanko K., Jolanki R.
Occupational airborne allergic contact dermatitis from dibutylthiourea
Topics: airborne dust; dibutylthiourea; case study; eczema; irritants; paint removal; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies.
Contact Dermatitis, June 1998, Vol.38, No.6, p.347-348. 11 ref.

CIS 99-171 Kanerva L., Estlander T., Jolanki R.
Dental nurse's occupational allergic contact dermatitis from eugenol used as a restorative dental material with polymethylmethacrylate
Topics: polymethyl methacrylate; eugenol; case study; dental services; eczema; Peru balsam; rhinitis; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies.
Contact Dermatitis, June 1998, Vol.38, No.6, p.339-340. 12 ref.

CIS 98-1659 Nana A., Youngchaiyud P., Reddy B.S.N., Ramesh V., Soebaryo R.W., Soebono H., Leung R., Emmett E.A., Uragoda C.G., Park H., Kanerva L.
Occupational allergies
Topics: allergens; allergies; Asia; asthma; dermatitis; eczema; health care personnel; Hong Kong; India; Indonesia; irritants; isocyanates; Korea D.P.R.; latex; limitation of exposure; sensitization dermatitis; sericulture; skin allergies; Sri Lanka; tea; textile industry; wheat.
Asian-Pacific Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, Apr. 1998, Vol.5, No.1, p.1-23 (whole issue). Illus. Bibl.ref.

CIS 98-1324 Górski P., Krakowiak A., Pazdrak K., Palczynski C., Ruta U., Walusiak J.
Nasal challenge test in the diagnosis of allergic respiratory diseases in subjects occupationally exposed to a high molecular allergen (flour)
Topics: allergic asthma; allergic respiratory disorders; allergic rhinitis; allergy tests; diagnosis; flour; pulmonary function; sensitization.
Occupational Medicine, Feb. 1998, Vol.48. No.2, p.91-97. Illus. 22 ref.

CIS 98-1265 Burstyn I., Teschke K., Bartlett K., Kennedy S.M.
Determinants of wheat antigen and fungal α-amylase exposure in bakeries
Topics: allergic asthma; amylase; antigens; bakery products industry; dust measurement; exposure evaluation; flour; fungi; job-exposure relation; respirable dust; risk factors; wheat.
American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, May 1998, Vol.59, No.5, p.313-320. Illus. 28 ref.

CIS 98-1318 Takiwaki H., Arase S., Nakayama H.
Contact dermatitis due to 2,2'-azobis(2-amidinopropane) dihydrochloride: An outbreak in production workers
Topics: azo compounds; case study; chemical industry; eczema; polymerization; protective gloves; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies.
Contact Dermatitis, July 1998, Vol.39, No.1, p.4-7. Illus. 12 ref.

CIS 98-976 NIOSH Alert - Preventing asthma in animal handlers
Topics: allergies; asthma; data sheet; experimental animals; handling of animals; livestock rearing; medical supervision; protective clothing; textile, garment and related trades workers; USA; ventilation design; veterinary services.
Publications Dissemination, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226-1998, USA, Jan. 1998, 11p. Illus. 33 ref.

1997

CIS 01-1239 Renström A.
Allergy to laboratory animals: Risk factors for development of allergy and methods for measuring airborne rodent allergens
Between 10-50% of workers exposed to laboratory animals (mostly rats and mice) develop laboratory animal allergy (LAA) with symptoms of rhinitis, conjunctivitis, asthma or urticaria. Many, although not necessarily those with symptoms, are sensitized (elevated total IgE levels in serum). The aim of this study was to determine risk factors for LAA, and to develop methods for the measurement of aeroallergen exposure. In a prospective study, 225 laboratory technician students were investigated. Two years after graduation, those who worked with laboratory animals (n=38) were re-examined. Nine of them (24%) developed animal work related symptoms and/or specific IgE to the animals (most had both). Significant factors for this development were intensity of exposure (number of hours/month exposed) and exposure to male rodents. Another, cross-sectional, study of 80 workers investigated the risk of developing LAA in research departments with low exposure levels. In this case, risk factors for LAA were Phadiatop positivity, elevated total IgE, allergy to fur animals and exposure to male rodents. Finally, the article describes several newly-developed and sensitive methods used for the measurement of airborne rat and mouse urinary allergens.
Arbetslivsinstitutet, Förlagstjänst, 171 84 Solna, Sweden, 1997. viii, 56p. Illus. 125 ref.

CIS 00-717 Fayomi E.B., Lachapelle J.M., Zohoun T.
Contact allergy among masons in Cotonou, Republic of Benin
L'allergie de contact chez les maçons à Cotonou, République du Bénin [in French]
Topics: Africa; allergens; Benin; chromium; cement; construction industry; eczema; skin allergies; skin diseases; skin tests.
Revue de médecine du travail, May-June 1997, Vol.XXIV, No.3, p.155-158. 12 ref.

CIS 00-178 Kruize H., Post W., Heederik D., Martens B., Hollander A., van der Beek E.
Respiratory allergy in laboratory animal workers: A retrospective cohort study using pre-employment screening data
In a cohort of 99 research workers exposed to laboratory animals (average follow-up time of 9.7 years), 19 people (19.2%) reported laboratory animal allergy (LAA), as defined by a positive response to a set of questions. There were more people with asthmatic symptoms in the high exposure categories, and more atopic than non-atopic people reported asthmatic symptoms. The mean time until development of symptoms of LAA was about 109 months in non-atopic people and 45 months in atopic people. Time until development of symptoms was shorter at higher intensity of exposure, except for those exposed for less than two hours a week. Results indicate that exposure and atopy are significant predictors of LAA and that the risk of developing LAA remain present for a much longer period (>3y) than considered before.
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Nov. 1997, Vol.54, No.11, p.830-835. 13 ref.

CIS 99-1952 Johnsen C.R., Sorensen T.B., Larsen A.I., Secher A.B., Andreasen E., Kofoed G.S., Nielsen L.F., Gyntelberg F.
Allergy risk in an enzyme producing plant: A restrospective follow up study
A study of workers at a plant producing detergent and other industrial enzymes showed that sensitization occurred to all types of enzymes handled in the plant, most often in the production areas and laboratories. 8.8% of workers developed clinical enzyme allergy during the first three years of employment. Ranking diagnoses of enzyme allergy by severity, the frequency of asthma was 5.3%, rhinitis 3.0% and urticaria 0.6%. Half of the cases occurred within the first 15 months of exposure. Smoking was an independent risk factor for clinical enzyme allergy, while atopic predisposition at the time of engagement was not. Topics: allergic asthma; allergic respiratory disorders; allergic rhinitis; enzymes; individual susceptibility; long-term study; pulmonary function; radioallergosorbent test; risk factors; sensitization; smoking; urticaria.
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Sep. 1997, Vol.54, No.9, p.671-675. 30 ref.

CIS 99-1242 Stroh W.
Protective measures against sensitizers
Schutzmassnahmen für sensibilisierende Stoffe [in German]
Topics: allergens; allergic respiratory disorders; comment on law; Germany; harmful substances; limitation of exposure; sensitization; sensitizers; skin allergies.
Gefahrstoffe Reinhaltung der Luft, June 1997, Vol.57, No.6, p.254-255.

CIS 99-1351 Perdrix A., Madon N., Maitre A., Parat S., Mann S., Clavel T.
Non-infectious biological hazards
Risques biologiques autres qu'infectieux [in French]
Topics: agriculture; bacteria; bacterial toxins; biological hazards; cancer; carcinogenic effects; encyclopaedia; fungi; immuno-allergy; inhalation toxicity; literature survey; microorganisms; mutagenic effects; mycotoxins; respiratory diseases; sick building syndrome; viruses.
Encyclopédie médico-chirurgicale, Toxicologie-Pathologie professionnelle, 2nd Quarter 1997, No.115, 6p. 70 ref.

CIS 99-1209 Uitti J., Nordman H., Halmepuro L., Savolainen J.
Respiratory symptoms, pulmonary function and allergy to fur animals among fur farmers and fur garment workers
Rhinitis symptoms and eye complaints were significantly more common among fur garment workers than among a control group unexposed to fur. Symptom prevalence did not differ significantly between fur farmers and controls. Smoking explained the lower forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volume in one second of the fur garment workers. The prevalence of positive skin tests did not differ significantly between theexposed groups and the controls. Skin tests showed cross-reactivity between antibodies to fur and domestic animal allergens. Fur garment workers have an excess of rhinitis and eye symptoms which primarily appear to be nonimmunologic. Topics: allergens; allergies; animals; asthma; epidemiologic study; eye irritation; fur industry; furs; hypersensitivity; livestock rearing; maximal expiratory flow; one-second forced expiratory volume; pulmonary function; respiratory diseases; rhinitis; smoking.
Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, Oct. 1997, Vol.23, No.6, p.428-434. 18 ref.

CIS 99-1243 Shorter E.
Multiple chemical sensitivity: Pseudodisease in historical perspective
Multiple chemical sensitivity emerged as a descendant of food allergy during the 1920s and 1930s. Since the 1950s, interest has been focused on the environment, and concern about food allergies and chemical sensitivity has increased. Originally symptoms of patients were explained as allergies, but since the 1960s, the concept of chemical sensitivities has emerged and the ideas of clinical ecologists diffused rapidly into the community. Topics: allergies; chemical products; clinical ecology; environmental illness; epidemiological aspects; food; history; literature survey; multifactor aetiology; psychosomatic disorders; sensitization; toxic substances.
Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 1997, Vol.23, Suppl.3, p.35-42. 47 ref.

CIS 99-189 Conde-Salazar L., Guimaraens D., Luelmo L., Fernandez Cogolludo E., Cuevas M.
Sensitization to latex: Incapacity of health care professionals, danger for users
Sensibilización al látex: incapacitación de los profesionales sanitarios, peligro para los usuarios [in Spanish]
Topics: degree of disability; health care personnel; latex; literature survey; protective gloves; sensitization dermatitis; sensitization; skin allergies; urticaria.
Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, 1997, Vol.XLIV, No.174, p.7-16. Illus. 35 ref.

CIS 98-1671 Kreiss K., Cox-Ganser J.
Metalworking fluid-associated hypersensitivity pneumonitis: A workshop summary
Topics: allergic respiratory disorders; bacteria; bacterial toxins; coolants; epidemiologic study; extrinsic allergic alveolitis; fungi; medical supervision; metalworking industry; microorganisms; pulmonary granulomatosis; respiratory diseases.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Oct. 1997, Vol.32, No.4, p.423-432. 31 ref.

CIS 98-748 Paulsen E., Andersen K.E., Skoven I.G.
Concomitant sensitization to Lannate® and Gerbera
Topics: methomyl; Denmark; dermatitis; eczema; flower and perfume-plant growing; pesticides; plants; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies; skin tests.
Contact Dermatitis, Sep. 1997, Vol.37, No.3, p.128-129. 4 ref.

CIS 98-728 Brehler R., Sedlmayr S.
Contact urticaria due to rubber chemicals?
Topics: dermatitis; eczema; Germany; latex; protective gloves; rubber chemicals; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies; skin tests; urticaria.
Contact Dermatitis, Sep. 1997, Vol.37, No.3, p.125-127. 12 ref.

CIS 98-777 Hjorther A.B., Christophersen C., Hausen B.M., Menné T.
Occupational allergic contact dermatitis from carnosol, a naturally-occurring compound present in rosemary
Topics: case study; Denmark; dermatitis; eczema; essential oils; food industry; plants; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies; skin tests.
Contact Dermatitis, Sep. 1997, Vol.37, No.3, p.99-100. Illus. 11 ref.

CIS 98-727 Wigger-Alberti W., Elsner P.
Occupational contact dermatitis due to pyritinol
Topics: allergy tests; case study; dermatitis; eczema; laboratory work; pharmaceutical industry; pyridine and derivatives; pyridoxine; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies; Switzerland.
Contact Dermatitis, Aug. 1997, Vol.37, No.2, p.91-92. Illus. 28 ref.

CIS 98-753 Bruynzeel D.P.
Bulb dermatitis: Dermatological problems in the flower bulb industries
Topics: dermatitis; eczema; flower and perfume-plant growing; flowers; irritants; Netherlands; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies; tulips.
Contact Dermatitis, Aug. 1997, Vol.37, No.2, p.70-77. Illus. 60 ref.

CIS 98-776 García-Bravo B., Pérez Bernal A., García-Hernández M.J., Camacho F.
Occupational contact dermatitis from anethole in food handlers
Topics: allergy tests; bakery products industry; trans-anethole; case study; dermatitis; eczema; essential oils; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies; skin tests.
Contact Dermatitis, July 1997, Vol.37, No.1, p.38. 7 ref.

CIS 98-726 Koh D., Goh C.L., Tan H.T.W., Ng S.K., Wong W.K.
Allergic contact dermatitis from grasses
Topics: allergy tests; case-control study; dermatitis; eczema; grass; sensitization dermatitis; Singapore; skin allergies; skin tests.
Contact Dermatitis, July 1997, Vol.37, No.1, p.32-34. 9 ref.

CIS 98-956 Cipolla C., Lugo G., Sassi C., Belisario A., Nucci M.C., Palermo A., Pescarelli M.A., Nobile M., Raffi G.B.
Sensitization and allergic disease in a group of workers employed in breeding insects for biologic diseaseal pest control
Sensibilizzazioni e patologia allergica in un gruppo di lavoratori addetti all'allevamento di insetti utili per la lotta biologica [in Italian]
Topics: allergies; arthropoda; crop protection; insects; Italy; sensitization; skin tests.
Medicina del lavoro, May-June 1997, Vol.88, No.3, p.220-225. 6 ref.

CIS 98-624 Nouaigui H., Ammar H., Ben Jemaa A., Benammar R.
Contact dermatitis among workers in the plastics processing industry
Dermatites de contact chez les travailleurs de l'industrie de transformation du plastique [in French]
Topics: cross-sectional study; dermatological examinations; dyes; eczema; epoxy resins; nickel; plastics converting industry; plastics industry; questionnaire survey; sensitization dermatitis; skin allergies; skin tests; thermosetting plastics; tolylene diisocyanate; Tunisia.
SST - Santé et Sécurité au Travail, Mar. 1997, No.2, p.27-30. Illus. 13 ref.

CIS 98-629 Joly N., Martin-Silva B., Choudat D., Vicrey C., Rossignol C., Conso F.
Symptoms and respiratory function values in a group of bakers/pastrycooks in the Poitou-Charentes region
Symptômes et fonction respiratoires des artisans boulangers de la région Poitou-Charentes [in French]
Topics: allergic respiratory disorders; allergies; asthma; bakery products industry; case-control study; flour; France; male workers; one-second forced expiratory volume; questionnaire survey; rhinitis; smoking; vital capacity.
Archives des maladies professionnelles et de médecine du travail, Dec. 1997, Vol.58, No.8, p.641-647. 17 ref.

CIS 97-1655 NIOSH Alert - Preventing allergic reactions to natural rubber latex in the workplace
Alerta NIOSH - Cómo prevenir reacciones alérgicas al látex de caucho en el trabajo [in Spanish]
This NIOSH Alert concentrates on the following aspects of latex allergy: background information (composition of latex, products containing latex, latex in the workplace); types of reactions to latex (irritant contact dermatitis, chemical sensitivity dermatitis, latex allergy); levels and routes of exposure; persons at risk; diagnosing latex allergy; treating latex allergy; how common latex allergies are; case reports; recommendations for prevention (aimed at employers and workers). Principal recommendations: use non-latex gloves when there is little potential contact with infectious materials; when latex gloves are used, prefer reduced-protein, powder-free gloves and remove latex dust from the workplace; educate workers about latex allergy; provide medical monitoring for high-risk workers, with removal of symptomatic workers from exposure.
Publication Dissemination, EID, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998, USA, 1997. iv, 11p. 49 ref.
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/latexalt.html [in English]
http://www.cdc.gov/spanish/niosh/docs/97-135sp.html [in Spanish]

CIS 97-1627 Pałczyński C., et al.
Occupational allergy to latex - Life threatening reactions in health care workers. Report of three cases
Two nurses and one laboratory worker developed severe allergic reactions to natural rubber latex present in protective gloves. Latex allergy reactions range from mild contact urticaria to severe systemic reactions; serious, generalized reactions occur in 6-8% of patients allergic to latex. Risk awareness should be increased among the major risk groups.
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 1997, Vol.10, No.3, p.297-301. 21 ref.

CIS 97-1528 Occupational medicine
These 20 chapters in a major new survey of OSH examine selected issues in occupational medicine: a forward looking approach to occupational medicine; how workplace chemicals enter the body; basic concepts of toxicology; epidemiology; prevention of musculoskeletal disorders; lung disorders; chemicals and hypersensitivity in the airways; allergy and other hypersensitivity; causes of occupational dermatoses; neurological diseases; occupational cancer; reproductive health; radiation injuries; health effects of noise exposure; vibration-induced disorders; carpal tunnel syndrome; stress-related illness; economic aspects of occupational health; health and safety in a multinational company; occupational databases and the Internet.
In: The Workplace (by Brune D. et al., eds), Scandinavian Science Publisher as, Bakkehaugveien 16, 0873 Oslo, Norway, 1997, Vol.1, p.745-977. Illus. Bibl.ref.

CIS 97-1240 Moscato G., et al.
Occupational asthma and rhinitis caused by 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one in a chemical worker
A worker in a chemical factory producing detergents complained of rhinitis and asthma two months after starting a job in which he was exposed to 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one, a microbicidal additive. The specific challenge test with this substance provoked an immediate prolonged asthmatic response and nasal symptoms. This is the first known case of occupational asthma and rhinitis caused by this compound.
Occupational Medicine, May 1997, Vol.47, No.4, p.249-251. 8 ref.

1996

CIS 03-188 Matchaba-Hove R., Emmett E.A., Sekimpi D.K., Agaba D.F., Okot-Nwang M., Ogaram D.A., Tornberg V., Estlander T., Kanerva L., Piirilä P., Lehtinen S., Munthali A.C., Zakayo D.O.
Allergies and work
This issue is primarily devoted to the theme of occupational allergies. Contents: prevention of occupational dermatoses; occupational coffee dust allergies in Uganda; allergic dermatoses and respiratory diseases caused by decorative plants. Other topics: review article on a symposium on the development of occupational health services held in Singapore; role of the occupational hygiene profession in sustainable development; problems due to AIDS at the workplace in Kenya.
African Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety, May 1996, Vol.6, No.1, p.1-22 (whole issue). Illus. 33 ref.

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