| Agent Name |
Allergens, spice processing |
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| Major Category |
Biological Agents |
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| Category |
Plant-Derived Allergens |
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| Comments |
Occupational asthma documented:
Spices--spices processing;
Saffron spice--saffron processors;
Fenugreek--food industry;
Aniseed--food industry; [Malo]
Contact urticaria documented:
Cayenne pepper (NI), Cinnamon (I) (NI), Mustard, Paprika (I), Thyme (NI), Caraway, Coriander, Curry; [Kanerva 2004, p. 98; Asthma in the Workplace, p. 806]
NI = Nonimmunologic; I = Immunologic;
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Asthma |
Yes |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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