Occupational risk factors and exposure-response relationships for airway disease among health workers exposed to cleaning agents in tertiary hospitals
Conclusions
Specific agents for medical instrument disinfection for example, orthophthalaldehyde and enzymatic cleaners, patient care activities and use of sprays are important occupational risk factors for airway disease among HWs.
Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - Category: Occupational Health Authors: Mwanga, H. H., Baatjies, R., Jeebhay, M. F. Tags: Editor's choice Workplace Source Type: research
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