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Nutmeg

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Known Synonyms

Myristica fragrans
Agent Nutmeg
Other Names
 mace, Myristica fragrans
Sources of Exposure
Jobs Cook, spice processor
Epidemiological Studies
Air Measurements
Specific IgE Occupational asthma due to different spices, some cross reaction with paprica.
Skin  Prick Test Positive; Occupational asthma due to different spices, Occupational Exposure And Respiratory Health Problems Among Nutmeg Production Workers In Grenada, The Caribbean
Biological Monitoring
Specific Challenge 1/1000. Immediate reaction, Occupational asthma due to different spices
Early References
Substitutes

References for: Nutmeg See published papers on "Nutmeg" from this website.

Selected References for Nutmeg

Abstract Available for Occupational Exposure And Respiratory Health Problems Among Nutmeg Production Workers In Grenada, The Caribbean Akpinar-Elci M, Day G, Bidaisee S, Cox-Ganser J, Peters S, Elci O, Occupational Exposure And Respiratory Health Problems Among Nutmeg Production Workers In Grenada, The Caribbean, Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 2011;183:A1182,

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