Cephalosporins

Agent Name
Cephalosporins
Major Category
Other Uses
Category
Pharmaceuticals
Comments
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in pharmacists, healthcare workers, and veterinarians; [Kanerva, p. 1182] Occupational asthma has been reported. [Malo] Immunological contact urticaria documented; [Kanerva, p. 219]
Reference Link #1
Occupational contact allergy to cephalosporins
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Reference Link #2
Asthma in workers manufacturing cephalosporins

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: