Protein contact dermatitis in food workers. Case report of a meat sorter and summary of seven other cases.
Protein contact dermatitis (PCD) in food handlers is caused by a type I allergy to foods. We report a 17-year-old meat sorter who presented with hand dermatitis. Patch tests with the standard series were negative. Prick testing was positive with lamb liver, ox liver and a mixture of lamb and beef blood. We also summarize seven cases of other food workers with PCD.
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Skin and Cancer Foundation, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia.
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D000293:Adolescent; D001132:Arm / Q000473:pathology; D017453:Dermatitis, Irritant / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D005528:Foot / Q000473:pathology; D006225:Hand / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007428:Intradermal Tests; D008297:Male