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Agent Name Cephalosporins
Major Category Other Uses
Category Pharmaceuticals
Comments Allergic contact dermatitis reported in pharmacists, healthcare workers, and veterinarians; [Kanerva, p. 1182] Occupational asthma has been reported. [Malo] Occupational contact urticaria documented; [Kanerva 2004, p. 102]
Reference Link Occupational contact allergy to cephalosporins
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH) Not evaluated
Reference Link Asthma in workers manufacturing cephalosporins
Adverse Effects
Asthma Yes
Skin Sensitizer Yes
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