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Agent Name
Cephalosporins
Major Category
Other Uses
Category
Pharmaceuticals
Comments
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in pharmacists, healthcare workers, and veterinarians; [Kanerva, p. 1182] Occupational asthma has been reported. [Malo] Occupational contact urticaria documented; [Kanerva 2004, p. 102]
Reference Link
Occupational contact allergy to cephalosporins
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Not evaluated
Reference Link
Asthma in workers manufacturing cephalosporins
Adverse Effects
Asthma
Yes
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
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Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Asthma, occupational
Contact dermatitis, allergic
Contact urticaria
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Last updated: January, 2009