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Agent Name
Crab (snow crab)
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Snow crab
Category
Animal-Derived Allergens
Comments
Occupational asthma reported in snow crab processor; [Malo] Crab causes contact urticaria. [Kanerva 2004, p. 98]
Reference Link
Respiratory symptoms among crab processing workers in Alaska: epidemiological and environmental assessment
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Not evaluated
Adverse Effects
Asthma
Yes
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Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Asthma, occupational
Contact urticaria
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Last updated: January, 2009