| Agent Name |
Allergens, garden and greenhouse |
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| Major Category |
Biological Agents |
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| Category |
Plant-Derived Allergens |
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| Comments |
Occupational asthma documented [Malo]:
Bell peppers--greenhouse workers;
Amaryllis (Belladonna lily)--greenhouse worker;
Chrysanthemum--greenhouse worker
Solamum melongena (eggplant)--greenhouse worker;
Stepanotis floribunda--greenhouse workers;
Umbrella tree (Schefflera)--landscape gardener;
Grass juice--gardener;
Phoenix canariensis (canary palm pollen)--gardener;
Weeping fig--plant keeper;
Lathyrus odoratus (sweet pea)--greenhouse worker;
Freesia--horticulturist;
Paprika--horticulturist;
Tetranychus urticae (red spider mite)--farmers; greenhouse workers;
Amblyseius cucumeris (predatory mite used to control thrips, a common pest of bell peppers)--horticulturists;
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Asthma |
Yes |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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