A clinical survey of paraquat formulation workers.
A group of 18 male Caucasian workers from the United Kingdom and a further group of 18 male mixed race (mainly Malay) workers from Malaysia employed in the formulation of paraquat-based herbicides were examined for evidence of chronic ill health after long-term exposure to paraquat. Clinical records were examined, medical and occupational histories were obtained and a clinical examination, particularly of the skin, was undertaken. Skin rashes, nail damage and epistaxes were encountered by most workers as a result of direct contact of skin and mucous membranes with paraquat. These conditions subsided rapidly and no worker reported any sequelae. There was no clinical evidence of long-term effects on skin, mucous membranes or general health following exposure to paraquat over several years in these workers.
D000328:Adult; D001762:Blepharitis / Q000139:chemically induced; D002617:Chemical Industry; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology; D004844:Epistaxis / Q000139:chemically induced; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010269:Paraquat / Q000009:adverse effects*
D010269:Paraquat