title: Hypersensitivity among woodworkers in South Africa.
abstract: A group of South African woodworkers was investigated in respect of allergenic activity of three indigenous woods, yellowwood, stinkwood and blackwood, and Brazilian imbuia. Histories were taken, skin-prick tests performed, and total serum IgE levels estimated. A high rate of skin sensitivity was found, as well as previously undocumented skin sensitivities to stinkwood and yellowwood.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Pitt
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Solomons
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Polakow
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013019:South Africa; D014934:Wood