Disease/Syndrome |
Humidifier fever |
Category |
Acute Poison |
Acute/Chronic |
Acute-Moderate |
Comments |
Symptoms: flu-like illness;
Signs: leukocytosis; normal chest x-ray;
Onset after exposure: 4-8 hours;
Heavy exposure to: bioaerosols from air conditioning and humidifier systems;
Resolution: spontaneously within two to three days;
Comments: associated with stagnant water and forced-air ventilation systems;
[Rom, p. 406-8]
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Latency/Incubation |
4 to 8 hours |
Diagnostic |
Clinical |
ICD-9 Code |
495.9 |
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