A cytogenetic approach to the effects of low levels of ionizing radiation (IR) on the exposed Tunisian hospital workers

Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess chromosomal damage in Tunisian hospital workers occupationally exposed to low levels of ionizing radiation (IR). Materials and Methods: The cytokinesis-block micronucleus (CBMN) assay in the peripheral lymphocytes of 67 exposed workers compared to 43 co...

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Main Authors: Sana Bouraoui, Soumaya Mougou, Afef Drira, Faten Tabka, Nouha Bouali, Najib Mrizek, Hatem Elghezal, Ali Saad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine 2013-02-01
Series:International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
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Online Access:http://ijomeh.eu/A-cytogenetic-approach-to-the-effects-of-low-levels-of-ionizing-radiation-ir-on-the-exposed-tunisian-hospital-workers,2222,0,2.html