title: [Occupational risk factors in the biotechnology industry and workers' health status].
abstract: The mechanisms of the pathogenic effect of microbial cultures used in biotechnological industry and the products of their vital activity on the workers were investigated. A unique classification of the components of the disease incidence with temporary disability is described. The necessity of detecting prepathological conditions and initial occupational affections in the workers for preventing severe consequences of occupational diseases is indicated. On the basis of complex investigations of disease incidence in the workers, revision of the present sanitary and hygienic regulations may be of need.
authors.forename: I I
authors.initials: II
authors.lastname: Prokhorova
mesh_terms: D001709:Biotechnology; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors
vernacular_title: Professional'nye faktory riska v biotekhnologicheskikh proizvodstvakh i sostoianie zdorov'ia rabotaiushchikh.