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Cephalosporins
Cephalosporins
Agent Name
Cephalosporins
Major Category
Other Uses
Category
Pharmaceuticals
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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
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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:
Asthma, occupational
Contact dermatitis, allergic
Contact urticaria