Has the concentration of bacteria or endotoxins in the air any effect on the lung function within one shift of work in employees exposed to lubricants?

M. Bauer, T. Muth, E. Borsch-Galetke (Dusseldorf, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Exposure to bioaerosols and organic allergens
Session: Exposure to bioaerosols and organic allergens
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2432
Disease area: Airway diseases

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