Occupational protein contact dermatitis from herring

Alonso, M. D. ; Dávila, I. ; Salazar, L. Conde ; Cuevas, M. ; Martin, J. A. ; Guimaraens, M. D. ; Losada, E.

Oxford, UK : Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Published 1993
ISSN:
1398-9995
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
We present a case of occupational protein contact dermatitis caused by herring in a dolphinarium worker. The in vivo and in vitro tests results indicated a type I allergic mechanism. In vivo cross-reactivity among fish belonging to the Clupeiformes order was observed.
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Electronic Resource
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