Allergic contact sensitization to the fungicide Maneb.
Three cases of contact dermatitis caused by Maneb, manganous-ethylene-bis (dithiocarbamate), are described. Maneb is used as an agricultural fungicide, and is also used in spraying solutions in horticulture and in flower shops. Patch testing with Maneb-related compounds revealed no regular pattern of cross sensitization.
D000328:Adult; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004485:Eczema / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007114:Immunization; D008297:Male; D008344:Maneb / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012882:Skin Tests; D013859:Thiocarbamates / Q000009:adverse effects*
D013859:Thiocarbamates; D008344:Maneb