Mealworm larvae

Agent Name
Mealworm larvae
Major Category
Biological Agents
Category
Insect-Derived Allergens
Comments
Occupational asthma reported in fish-bait (mealworm larvae)and fish-food (Echinodorus larvae) handlers; [Malo]
Biomedical References

Adverse Effects

Asthma
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: