Agent Name |
Weeping fig |
Major Category |
Biological Agents |
Synonyms |
Benjamin's fig; Ficus benjamina; |
Category |
Plant-Derived Allergens |
Comments |
Occupational asthma documented in a plant keeper; [Malo] Immunologic, occupational contact urticaria documented; [Kanerva 2004, p. 100] |
Reference Link |
Occupational allergy to weeping fig in plant keepers. |
Adverse Effects |
Asthma |
Yes |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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