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Produce silk (sericulture) |
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Occupational asthma was reported in 34% of 53 silk workers exposed to allergens in the silkworm. Of 5519 workers exposed to the larvae of the silkworm, 0.2% were found to have work-related asthma. [Malo] |
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Handling Insects |
Exposed To |
Allergens |
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