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Document ID (ISN)28412
CIS number 78-164
ISSN - Serial title 0004-1254 - Arhiv za higijenu rada i toksikologiju
Year 1977
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Zaninović M.
Title Agranulocytosis following use of insecticides
Original title Agranulocitoza kao posljedica upotrebe insekticida [in Serbocroatian]
Bibliographic information 1977, Vol.28, No.1, p.43-47. 7 ref.
Abstract A case of agranulocytosis due to exposure to malathion, carbaryl, dimethoate and other insecticides, which are known to have a rare haematotoxic effect, is described. Results of haematological examinations on admission to hospital and 5 and 10 days later are given.
Descriptors (primary) organophosphorus compounds; carbamates; crop protection; agranulocytosis; insecticides
Descriptors (secondary) case study; propham; dimethoate; malathion; haematotoxic effects; blood cytology; carbaryl; enzyme disturbances
Document type -
Subject(s) Occupational pathology
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Blood diseases
Amides
Agricultural chemicals