Infectious pneumonia in workers exposed to metal fume
Infectious pneumonia in workers exposed to metal fume
Siderosis, the accumulation of ferric oxide particles in the lung, was described over a century ago by Zenker. Enquiries subsequently focused on the effect of this pneumoconiotic process of lung function, generally concluding that it was benign. More recently, however, it has become apparent that iron and perhaps other elements in metal fume influence the risk of lower respiratory tract infection. The evidence accrued has been sufficient to trigger mechanistic investigations, a reappraisal of health risks in workers exposed to metal fume, and recommendations for risk control. In this chapter we review the emerging evidence, with a focus on epidemiological enquiries.
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Palmer, K.T.
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Coggon, D.
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25 July 2013
Palmer, K.T.
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Coggon, D.
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Palmer, K.T. and Coggon, D.
(2013)
Infectious pneumonia in workers exposed to metal fume.
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Current Topics in Occupational Epidemiology.
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Siderosis, the accumulation of ferric oxide particles in the lung, was described over a century ago by Zenker. Enquiries subsequently focused on the effect of this pneumoconiotic process of lung function, generally concluding that it was benign. More recently, however, it has become apparent that iron and perhaps other elements in metal fume influence the risk of lower respiratory tract infection. The evidence accrued has been sufficient to trigger mechanistic investigations, a reappraisal of health risks in workers exposed to metal fume, and recommendations for risk control. In this chapter we review the emerging evidence, with a focus on epidemiological enquiries.
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