Paraoccupational exposure to mixed solvents.
Exposure to solvent vapors resulted in a sensory neuropathy and mild encephalopathy in a 44-yr-old female cook. The route of exposure was unusual: a ventilation system cross-connection between her restaurant and an adjacent upholstery shop. Possible "paraoccupational" exposures should be sought in cases of neurologic or other unexplained symptoms possibly caused by toxic substances. The role of solvent mixtures in the genesis of nervous system disorders is reviewed.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D009431:Neural Conduction / Q000187:drug effects; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012147:Restaurants; D012997:Solvents / Q000506:poisoning*; D014691:Ventilation
D012997:Solvents