Grasshopper

Agent Name
Grasshopper
Major Category
Biological Agents
Category
Insect-Derived Allergens
Comments
Occupational asthma reported in 4 of 16 laboratory workers; [Malo] Can cause contact urticaria; [Kanerva, p. 220]
Reference Link #1
Inhalant atopic sensitivity to grasshoppers in research laboratories
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Asthma
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: