Hypersensitivity among woodworkers in South Africa.
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.
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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