Castor bean

Agent Name
Castor bean
Major Category
Biological Agents
Category
Plant-Derived Allergens
Comments
Occupational asthma reported in oil industry; [Malo] Occupational contact urticaria documented; [Kanerva, p. 220]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Reference Link #2
Long-lasting contact urticaria from castor bean.

Adverse Effects

Asthma
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: