Journal of Allergy & Therapy

Jegaden D

Publications

• Research Article
  Prevalence of Occupational Contact Dermatitis to Mercaptobenzothiazole in a Population of Seamen and Prognosis after 3-Year Evaluation
  Author(s): Loddé B, Roguedas-Contios AM, Pougnet R, Paris P, Jegaden D, Misery L and Dewitte JDLoddé B, Roguedas-Contios AM, Pougnet R, Paris P, Jegaden D, Misery L and Dewitte JD
  
  Background: The prevalence of contact dermatitis to mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT) in the maritime work place and its prognosis have been poorly studied. Objectives: Determining the clinical presentation as well as the annual incidence rate of on set of skin allergies to MBT in the maritime workplace, and attempting to gauge the social and professional impact of this condition on affected seafarers. Materials and methods: Analysis of the medical records of the seafarers who reported a skin allergy to MBT in 2008, and calculation of the prevalence of this condition amongst the 35 563 professional seafarers exposed to MBT in France because they wear work clothes made of synthetic rubber in their occupational activities (catch handling, merchant shipping or shellfish farming). Results: We found only three cases in professional fishermen. In all cases, the dermatitis .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6121.1000139

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