Occupational protein contact dermatitis from herring.

Alonso, M D; Dávila, I; Conde Salazar, L; Cuevas, M; Martín, J A; Guimaraens, M D; Losada, E · Allergy · 1993

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We present a case of occupational protein contact dermatitis caused by herring in a dolphinarium worker. The in vivo and in vitro tests results indicated a type I allergic mechanism. In vivo cross-reactivity among fish belonging to the Clupeiformes order was observed.

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