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Title:

Pest controllers: a high-risk group for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)?

Document type:
Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Article
Author(s):
Bornschein, S; Hausteiner, C; Pohl, C; Jahn, T; Angerer, J; Foerstl, H; Zilker, T
Abstract:
INTRODUCTION: Based on the assumption that professional groups with frequent chemical exposure are at an increased risk for developing Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), a sample of 45 professional pest controllers was investigated. METHODS: The examination of the pest controllers consisted of a physical and laboratory examination with urine screening for pyrethroid metabolites, a psychiatric interview, a neuropsychological test battery, and a chemical sensitivity questionnaire. RESULTS: Persi...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Clin Toxicol (Phila)
Year:
2008
Journal volume:
46
Journal issue:
3
Pages contribution:
193-200
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1080/15563650601185126
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18344101
Print-ISSN:
1556-3650
TUM Institution:
2. Medizinische Klinik Toxikologische Abteilung (alt) (Prof. Zilker); Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie
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