Agent Name |
Lobster and shrimp |
Major Category |
Biological Agents |
Category |
Animal-Derived Allergens |
Comments |
Occupational asthma reported in a worker in a fishmonger shop; [Malo] Lobster and shrimp cause occupational contact urticaria. [Kanerva 2004, p. 98] |
Reference Link |
Occupational asthma to lobster and shrimp |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Adverse Effects |
Asthma |
Yes |
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