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Agent Name
Marine sponge
Major Category
Biological Agents
Category
Animal-Derived Allergens
Comments
Occupational asthma reported in a laboratory worker grinding sponges; [Malo]
Reference Link
IgE-mediated acute asthma following inhalation of a powdered marine sponge
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Not evaluated
Adverse Effects
Asthma
Yes
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Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Asthma, occupational
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Last updated: January, 2009