Insects

Agent Name
Insects
Major Category
Biological Agents
Category
Insect-Derived Allergens
Comments
Occupational asthma reported in a bottling worker exposed to ground bugs, an agronomist to Bruchus lentis (lentil pest), a worker exposed to Liposcelis decolor, a pharmacy technician exposed to royal jelly (honey bee secretion), and three technicians exposed to insects (green lacewings, leaf beetles, and moths); [Malo]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Adverse Effects

Asthma
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: