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Document ID (ISN)77698
CIS number 01-1692
ISSN - Serial title 0343-2432 - Dermatosen in Beruf und Umwelt
Year 1999
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Geier J., Brehler R., Eck E., Koch P., Peters K.P., Rakoski J., Rothe A., Schnuch A., Szliska C., Uter W.
Title Epicutaneous testing in case of suspected work-related contact allergy
Original title Epikutantestung bei Verdacht auf berufsbedingte Kontaktallergie [in German]
Bibliographic information Jan.-Feb. 1999, Vol.47, No.1, p.24-32. 31 ref.
Abstract The German contact allergy group (DKG) gives recommendations for epicutaneous testing in case of suspected occupational contact allergy. It also provides specific guidance on finding suspected allergens for hairdressers and masons.
Descriptors (primary) allergens; skin tests; skin allergies; occupational diseases
Descriptors (secondary) Germany; eczema; sensitization; hairdressing; building industry
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceGermany
Subject(s) Occupational pathology
Broad subject area(s) Occupational medicine, epidemiology
Browse category(ies) Allergies
Skin diseases