Chronic toxic encephalopathy in a painter exposed to mixed solvents

Article Abstract:

Researchers describe the neuropsychological effects of long-term exposure to paint and solvent fumes. The patient's symptoms, including persistent cognitive deficit, short-term memory loss, and dementia, were consistent with chronic toxic encephalopathy.

Dementia, Solvents, Neuropsychology, Encephalopathy

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Relationship between allergic contact dermatitis and electrophilicity

Article Abstract:

The structure-activity relationship of electrophilic and nonelectrophilic subsets of chemicals in allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) were studied. The analysis found that electrophilicity contributes to ACD as does other nonelectrophilic structures.

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Occupational asthma and contact dermatitis in a spray painter after introduction of an aziridine cross-linker

Article Abstract:

The polyfunctional aziridine cross-linker CX-100 was identified as the cause for a case of contact dermatitis and respiratory difficulty in a spray painter. This case shows the need for appropriate work practices and protective equipment.

Care and treatment, Causes of, Asthma, Occupational diseases, Spray painting

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