Mycobacterium sp. as a Possible Cause of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis in Machine Workers
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) in workers exposed to metal removal fluids (MRFs) is increasing. This study supports the hypothesis that aerosolized mycobacteria colonizing the MRFs likely cause the disease. Three case studies of HP outbreaks among metal workers showed potentially high exposures t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1999-04-01
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| Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/5/2/99-0213_article |