Is iroko (chlorophora excelsa) a sensitizing wood at the work place?

R. Fedele, S. Isola, S. Saitta, P. L. Minciullo, E. De Marte, L. Barresi, L. Ricciardi (Messina, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Exposure to allergens and chemicals: clincial and mechanistical studies
Session: Exposure to allergens and chemicals: clincial and mechanistical studies
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1887
Disease area: Airway diseases

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