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ID (ISN) del documento41788
Número CIS 84-799
ISSN - Título de la serie 0007-1072 - British Journal of Industrial Medicine
Año 1984
Número de serie
Autor(es) Huuskonen M.S., Husman K., Järvisalo J., Korhonen O., Kotimaa M., Kuusela T., Nordman H., Zitting A., Mäntyjärvi R.
Título Extrinsic allergic alveolitis in the tobacco industry
Información bibliográfica Feb. 1984, Vol.41, No.1, p.77-83. 14 ref.
Resumen 57 workers with past exposure to mould dust in a Finnish tobacco factory were examined for signs of respiratory problems and for the presence of antibodies to moulds. 15 workers (26%) had respiratory symptoms related to their work, including 3 workers with typical allergic alveolitis. 29 workers (51%) showed antibodies to one or more moulds (Aspergillus fumigatus most commonly). The relation of symptoms to exposure levels and smoking is discussed.
Descriptores (primarios) aspergilosis pulmonar; mohos; alveolitis alérgica extrínseca; industria del tabaco
Descriptores (secundarios) mohos genero aspergillus; enfermedades respiratorias alérgicas; fumadores; Finlandia
Tipo de documento D - Artículos periódicos
Tema(s) Patología profesional
Broad subject area(s)
Navegación por categoria(s) Neumoconiosis
Tobacco industry