Pesticide Patch Test Series for the Assessment of Allergic Contact Dermatitis among Banana Plantation Workers in Panama

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Authors

Homero Penagos · Social Security Office (Thailand)

Abstract

Sensitization to pesticides among banana plantation workers is a frequent occupational health problem. Pesticide patch test trays should be used in assessing skin diseases in highly exposed workers.

Topics & Keywords

Contact Dermatitis and Allergies Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity Agricultural safety and regulations

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Dermatitis

Volume 15, Issue 03, pp. 137-137

DOI: 10.2310/6620.2004.04014

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