| Document ID (ISN) | 56571 |
| CIS number |
91-1591 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0914-3777 - Japanese Journal of Toxicology |
| Year |
1991 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Yoshikawa H., Yoshida M., Ueda T., Yatsugi K., Hara I. |
| Title |
Evaluation of exposure to organophosphorus insecticides and of its effect on ocular function in pest control operators |
| Original title |
Bōeki sagyōsha ni okeru yūki rinzai bakuro no hyōka to sono gan kinō e no eikyō [in Japanese] |
| Bibliographic information |
25 Jan. 1991, Vol.4, No.1, p.65-71. 12 ref. |
| Abstract |
Electroretinograms (ERG) were measured for 8 pest control operators to assess the effect of exposure to organophosphorus insecticides on ophthalmic function. One operator spraying chlorpyrifos 10 times per week showed marked decreases in plasma and erythrocyte cholinesterase (ChE) activity, the most subjective symptoms and an abnormal ERG with marked decreases in amplitudes of all the waves. Four operators spraying fenitrothion and dichlorvos 3-5 times per week showed low plasma and/or erythrocyte ChE activities. Among these operators, 2 showed ERG changes including decreased amplitudes of some waves, and 1 of them showed some subjective symptoms. Alkylphosphates were detected in the urine of all the operators. The abnormal ERG observed in the chlorpyrifos-sprayer may have been caused by exposure to this organophosphorus pesticide. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
chlorpyrifos; visual function disorders; exposure evaluation; crop protection; organophosphorus compounds |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
electroretinography; dichlorvos; metathion; insecticides; cholinesterase |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Japan |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Esters and salts
Exposure evaluation
Diseases of the eye and vision damage
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