Outbreak of autoimmune disease in a silicosis cluster linked to high-silica content artificial stone

O. Shtraicman, P. Blanc, J. Ollech, L. Fridel, L. Fuks, E. Fireman, D. Shitrit, M. Kramer (Petach Tikva, Tel Aviv, Kfar Saba, Israel; San Francisco, United States Of America)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Occupational asthma, abestosis and silicosis
Session: Occupational asthma, abestosis and silicosis
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4545
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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