[Contact allergies in medical occupations]
Rustemeyer, T; Pilz, B; Frosch, PJ
HERO ID
1268072
Reference Type
Journal Article
Subtype
Review
Year
1994
Language
German
PMID
| HERO ID | 1268072 |
|---|---|
| Material Type | Review |
| In Press | No |
| Year | 1994 |
| Title | [Contact allergies in medical occupations] |
| Authors | Rustemeyer, T; Pilz, B; Frosch, PJ |
| Journal | Der Hautarzt |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue | 12 |
| Page Numbers | 834-844 |
| Abstract | Based on reports in the literature, data from the information network of German dermatology centres (Informationsverbund Dermatologischer Kliniken) and the authors own findings, a review is presented on prevalence, clinical picture and causative agents of contact allergic dermatoses in health care professions. In 1991 the proportion of suspected occupational diseases in the health care professions (including hairdressers) represented by cases of dermatitis, as reported to the responsible insurance institution, reached 72% of the total for the year (7287 out of 10127). Every 20th to 40th case was recognized as an occupational dermatosis according to German law. Accurate figures on incidence are scarce; for dentists an incidence of 0.11ng occupational hand eczema has been shown to be at least three times higher for nurses than for other so-called dry professions. For persons engaged in the personal care of the ill and the elderly, relevant occupational allergens were fou |
| Doi | 10.1007/s001050050182 |
| Pmid | 7843962 |
| Wosid | WOS:A1994PX80200002 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | German |
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