Benlate. A medical and scientific controversy.
Benlate, a fungicide, has been used for over 20 years in Florida to treat agricultural crops and ornamentals. In the past few years, there have been reports of crop damage and health effects from exposure. Physicians should be aware of research findings regarding these effects.
Winter
J M
JM
Center for Biomedical and Toxicological Research and Hazardous Waste Management, Florida State University, Tallahassee.
Teaf
C M
CM
D001542:Benomyl / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000506:poisoning; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D005431:Florida; D006801:Humans; D007509:Irritants; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced
D007509:Irritants; D001542:Benomyl