Prof Sherwood Burge is the medical lead for the Oasys project. He runs the Occupational Lung Disease Unit at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital.
He was the last to be trained by Prof Jack Pepys at the Brompton Hospital (then not Royal) and set out to investigate how workers with positive (or negative) specific inhalation tests reacted in the work situation. This lead to serial measurements of PEF, which after 30 years still forms the basis of much of his research. He is now trying to extend the analyses to serial measurements of FEV1, for those of you who do not believe in the validity of PEF measurements, and is keen to collaborate with anybody who has good quality 2-hourly measurements of FEV1 in workers with diagnoses confirmed by specific inhalation testing.
He also had a formative year with Prof Corbett McDonald, who was then a relative non-believer in occupational asthma as a significant occupational respiratory hazard. Both have changed since.
Sherwood is involved with the following papers on occupational asthma.
![Abstract Available for Airborne occupational exposures associated with pulmonary sarcoidosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis](images/abstract.gif) |
Huntley CC, Patel K, Mughal AZ, Coelho S, Burge PS, Turner AM, Walters GI,
Airborne occupational exposures associated with pulmonary sarcoidosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis,
Occup Environ Med,
2023;80:580-589,http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0340-3492
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![Abstract Available for Occupational asthma in teachers.](images/abstract.gif) |
Burge S , Moore V, Burge C, Robertson A, Huntley C, Walters G,
Occupational asthma in teachers.,
Occup Med,
2022;72:541-549,https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqac087
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![Abstract Available for Proportion of workers having work-related asthma symptoms in a cassava factory, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand](images/abstract.gif) |
Nirarach K, Chaiear N, Kawamatawong T, Krisorn P, Burge PS,
Proportion of workers having work-related asthma symptoms in a cassava factory, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand,
Asia-Pacific Journal of Science and Tech,
2020;25:APST-25-02-08,
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![Abstract Available for Characteristics of hypersensitivity pneumonitis diagnosed by interstitial and occupational lung disease multi-disciplinary team consensus](images/abstract.gif) |
Walters GI, Mokhlis JM, Moore VC, Robertson AS, Burge GA, Bhomra PS, Burge PS,
Characteristics of hypersensitivity pneumonitis diagnosed by interstitial and occupational lung disease multi-disciplinary team consensus,
Respir Med,
2019;155:19-25,DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmed.2019.06.026
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![Full Text Available for Identifying causation in hypersensitivity pneumonitis: a British perspective](images/fulltext.gif) |
Barber CM, Burge PS, Feary JR, Parfrey H, Renzoni EA, Spencer LG, Walters GI, Wiggans RE, the of behalf on Participants GHS,
Identifying causation in hypersensitivity pneumonitis: a British perspective,
BMJ Open Respiratory Research,
2019;6:e000469,http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjresp-2019-000469
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![Abstract Available for Occupational asthma caused by sensitization to a cleaning product containing triclosan, Antibac, (2,4,4’-trichloro-2’-hydroxydiphenyl ether), nurse, cleaner,](images/abstract.gif) |
Walters GI, Robertson AS, Moore VC, Burge PS,
Occupational asthma caused by sensitization to a cleaning product containing triclosan, Antibac, (2,4,4’-trichloro-2’-hydroxydiphenyl ether), nurse, cleaner, ,
Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol,
2017;118:370-371,http://doi.org/10.1016/j.anai.2016.12.001
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![Full Text Available for Twenty years of SHIELD: decreasing incidence of occupational asthma in the West Midlands, UK?](images/fulltext.gif) |
Walters GI, Kirkham A, McGrath EE, Moore VC, Robertson AS, Burge PS,
Twenty years of SHIELD: decreasing incidence of occupational asthma in the West Midlands, UK? ,
Occup Environ Med,
2015;72:304-310,10.1136/oemed-2014-102141
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![Abstract Available for Interstitial Lung Disease MDT presentations post VATS lung biopsy changes the original histological diagnosis in 30%](images/abstract.gif) |
Burge GA, Okiror L, Trotter S, Langman G, Payyappilly S, Naidoo P, Reynolds J, Djearman M, Hussain S, Hoey E, Steyn R, Rajesh P, Bishay E, Naidu B, Kalkat M, Petkova D, Ghani S, Burge PS,
Interstitial Lung Disease MDT presentations post VATS lung biopsy changes the original histological diagnosis in 30%,
Thorax,
2015;70 Suppl 1:A27,10.1136/thoraxjnl-2015-207770.47
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![Abstract Available for Development of the interstitial lung disease multidiciplinary team meeting 2005-2013](images/abstract.gif) |
Burge G, Ghani S, Petkova D, Reynolds J, Djearman M, Hussain S, Hoey E, Trotter S, Langman G, Faizal A, Burge PS,
Development of the interstitial lung disease multidiciplinary team meeting 2005-2013,
Eur Respir J,
2015;46 Suppl 5:PA333,10.1183/13993003.congress-2015.PA333
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![Full Text Available for Hypersensitivity pneumonitis in workers exposed to metalworking fluids](images/fulltext.gif) |
Barber CM, Burton CM, Hendrick DJ, Pickering CA, Robertson AS, Robertson W, Burge PS,
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis in workers exposed to metalworking fluids,
Am J Industr Med,
2014;57:872-880,10.1002/ajim.22337
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![Abstract Available for Obliterative bronchiolitis in fibreglass workers: a new occupational disease?](images/abstract.gif) |
Cullinan P, McGavin CR, Kreiss K, Nicholson AG, Maher TM, Howell T, Banks J, Newman Taylor AJ, Chen C-H, Tsai P-J, Shih T-S, Burge PS,
Obliterative bronchiolitis in fibreglass workers: a new occupational disease?,
Occup Environ Med,
2013;70:357-359,
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![Abstract Available for Occupational asthma from sensitization to 4, 4-methlyene bismorpholine in clean metalworking fluid](images/abstract.gif) |
Walters GI, Moore VC, Robertson AS, McGrath EE, Parkes E, Burge PS,
Occupational asthma from sensitization to 4, 4-methlyene bismorpholine in clean metalworking fluid,
Eur Respir J,
2013;42:1137-1139,
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![Full Text Available for Guidelines for the management of work-related asthma](images/fulltext.gif) |
Baur X, Sigsgaard T, Aasen TB, Burge PS, Heederik D, Henneberger P, Maestrelli P, Rooyackers J, Schlunssen V, Vandenplas O, Wilken D on behalf of the ERS Task Force on the Management of Work-related Asthma,
Guidelines for the management of work-related asthma,
Eur Respir J,
2012;39:529-545,
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![Full Text Available for Standards of care for occupational asthma: an update](images/fulltext.gif) |
Fishwick D, Barber CM, Bradshaw LM, Ayres JG, Barraclough R, Burge S, Corne JM, Cullinan P, Frank TL, Hendrick D, Hoyle J, Curran AD, Niven R, Pickering T, Reid P, Robertson A, Stenton C, Warburton CJ, Nicholson PJ,
Standards of care for occupational asthma: an update
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Thorax,
2012;67:278-280,
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![Full Text Available for The management of work-related asthma guidelines: a broader perspective](images/fulltext.gif) |
Baur X, Aasen TB, Burge PS, Heederik D, Henneberger PK, Maestrelli P, Schlunssen V, Vandenplas O, Wilken D on behalf of the ERS Task Force on the Management of Work-related Asthma,
The management of work-related asthma guidelines: a broader perspective,
Eur Respir Rev,
2012;21:125-139,
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![Abstract Available for Diagnosis of occupational asthma from serial plots of PEF; first year results of open access to the Oasys internet database](images/abstract.gif) |
Burge CBSG, Burge PS, Harvey J, Barraclough R, Hoyle J, Thilsing T, Paris C,
Diagnosis of occupational asthma from serial plots of PEF; first year results of open access to the Oasys internet database,
Eur J Respir Dis,
2011;38 Suppl 5:4939,
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![Full Text Available for ERS position paper: work-related respiratory diseases in the EU](images/fulltext.gif) |
Sigsgaard T, Nowak D, Annesi-Maesano I, Nemery B, Torén K, Viegi G, Radon K, Burge S, Heederik D,
ERS position paper: work-related respiratory diseases in the EU,
Eur Respir J,
2010;35:234-238,
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![Full Text Available for A New Diagnostic Score for Occupational Asthma](images/fulltext.gif) |
Moore VC, Jaakkola MS, Burge CBSG, Robertson AS, Pantin CF, Vellore AD, Burge PS,
A New Diagnostic Score for Occupational Asthma,
Chest,
2009;135:307-314,
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![Abstract Available for Serial lung function variability using four portable logging meters](images/abstract.gif) |
Moore VC, Parsons NR, Jaakkola MS, Burge CBSG, Pantin CF, Robertson AS, Burge PS,
Serial lung function variability using four portable logging meters,
J Asthma,
2009;46:961-966,
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![Full Text Available for PEF analysis requiring shorter records for occupational asthma diagnosis](images/fulltext.gif) |
Moore VC, Jaakkola MS, Burge CBSG, Pantin CF, Robertson AS, Vellore AD, Burge PS,
PEF analysis requiring shorter records for occupational asthma diagnosis,
Occup Med (London),
2009;59:413-417,
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![Full Text Available for Vitamins as asthmagens in the workplace](images/fulltext.gif) |
Vellore AD, Madathil S, Heinink RA, Moore VC, Manney S, Burge CBSG, Burge PS,
Vitamins as asthmagens in the workplace,
Eur Respir J,
2008;32:819-820,
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![Full Text Available for Standards of care for occupational asthma](images/fulltext.gif) |
Fishwick D, Barber CM, Bradshaw LM, Harris-Roberts J, Francis M, Naylor S, Ayres J, Burge PS, Corne JM, Cullinan P, Frank TL, Hendrick D, Hoyle J, Jaakkola M, Newman Taylor AJ, Nicholson P, Niven R,
Standards of care for occupational asthma,
Thorax,
2008;63:240-250,
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![Full Text Available for Clinical investigation of an outbreak of alveolitis and asthma in a car engine manufacturing plant](images/fulltext.gif) |
Robertson W, Robertson A, Burge CB, Moore V, Jaakkola MS, Dawkins PA, Burd M, Rawbone R, Gardner I, Kinoulty M, Crook B, Evans GS, Harris-Roberts J, Rice SB, Burge PS,
Clinical investigation of an outbreak of alveolitis and asthma in a car engine manufacturing plant,
Thorax,
2007;62:981-990,
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![Abstract Available for Defining and investigating occupational asthma: a consensus approach](images/abstract.gif) |
Francis HC, Prys-Picard CO, Fishwick D, Stenton C, Burge PS, Bradshaw LM, Ayres JG, Campbell SM, Niven RM,
Defining and investigating occupational asthma: a consensus approach,
Occup Environ Med,
2007;64:361-365,
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![Full Text Available for Are we failing workers with symptoms suggestive of occupational asthma?](images/fulltext.gif) |
Fishwick D, Bradshaw L, Davies J, Henson M, Stenton C, Burge PS, Niven R, Warburton C, Hendrick D, Rogers T, Rawbone R, Curran AD,
Are we failing workers with symptoms suggestive of occupational asthma?,
Primary Care Respiratory Journal,
2007;16:304-310,
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![Full Text Available for Rate of FEV1 decline in workers with eosinophilic and non eosinophilic occupational asthma](images/fulltext.gif) |
Vellore AD, Talini D, Anees W, Moore V, Novelli F, Paggiaro P, Burge PS,
Rate of FEV1 decline in workers with eosinophilic and non eosinophilic occupational asthma,
Eur Respir J,
2007;30 (Suppl:155s,
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![Abstract Available for Occupational asthma: an assessment of diagnostic agreement between physicians](images/abstract.gif) |
Fishwick D, Bradshaw L, Henson M, Stenton C, Hendrick D, Burge PS, Niven R, Warburton C, Rogers T, Rawbone R, Cullinan P, Barber C, Pickering CAC, Williams N, Ayres JA, Curran AD,
Occupational asthma: an assessment of diagnostic agreement between physicians,
Occup Environ Med,
2007;64:185-190,
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![Full Text Available for An outbreak of extrinsic alveolitis at a car engine plant](images/fulltext.gif) |
Dawkins P, Robertson AS, Robertson W, Moore V, Reynolds J, Langman G, Robinson E, Harris-Roberts J, Crook B, Burge PS,
An outbreak of extrinsic alveolitis at a car engine plant,
Occup Med,
2006;56:559-565,
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![Full Text Available for Short-term respiratory effects of cleaning exposures in female domestic cleaners](images/fulltext.gif) |
Medina-Ramón M, Zock JP, Kogevinas M, Sunyer J, Basagaña X, Schwartz J, Burge PS, Moore V, Antó JM,
Short-term respiratory effects of cleaning exposures in female domestic cleaners,
Eur Respir J,
2006;27:1196-1203,
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![Full Text Available for Occupational asthma and allergy to sevoflurane and isoflurane in anaesthetic staff](images/fulltext.gif) |
Vellore AD, Drought VJ, Sherwood-Jones D, Tunnicliffe B, Moore VC, Robertson AS, Burge PS,
Occupational asthma and allergy to sevoflurane and isoflurane in anaesthetic staff,
Allergy,
2006;61:1485-6,
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![Full Text Available for Specific IgE to colophony?](images/fulltext.gif) |
Elms J, Fishwick D, Robinson E, Burge S, Huggins V, Barber C, Williams N, Curran A,
Specific IgE to colophony?,
Occup Med,
2005;55:234-237,
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![Full Text Available for Evidence based guidelines for the prevention, identification, and management of occupational asthma](images/fulltext.gif) |
Nicholson PJ, Cullinan P, Newman Taylor AJ, Burge PS, Boyle C,
Evidence based guidelines for the prevention, identification, and management of occupational asthma,
Occup Environ Med,
2005;62:290-299,
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![No Abstract Available for Asthma](images/noabstract.gif) |
Hendrick DJ, Burge PS,
Asthma,
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2002;:33-76,
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![Full Text Available for Interpretation Of Occupational Peak Flow Records: Level Agreement Between Expert Clinicians And OASYS-2](images/fulltext.gif) |
Baldwin DR, Gannon PFG, Bright P, Newton DT, Robertson AS, Venables KM, Graneek B, Barker RD, Cartier A, Malo JL, Wilsher M, Pantin CFA, Burge PS,
Interpretation Of Occupational Peak Flow Records: Level Agreement Between Expert Clinicians And OASYS-2,
Thorax,
2002;57:860-864,
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![Full Text Available for Development of an expert system for the interpretation of serial peak expiratory flow measurements in the diagnosis of occupational asthma](images/fulltext.gif) |
Burge PS, Pantin CFA, Newton DT, Gannon PFG, Bright P, Belcher J, McCoach J, Baldwin DR, Burge CBSG and the Midlands Thoracic Society Research Group,
Development of an expert system for the interpretation of serial peak expiratory flow measurements in the diagnosis of occupational asthma,
Occup Environ Med,
1999;56:758-764,
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![Abstract Available for A large outbreak of Q fever in the West Midlands: windborne spread into a metropolitan area?](images/abstract.gif) |
Hawker JI, Ayres JG, Blair I, Evans MR, Smith DL, Smith EG, Burge PS, Carpenter MJ, Caul EO, Coupland B, Desselberger U, Farrell ID, Saunders PJ, Wood MJ,
A large outbreak of Q fever in the West Midlands: windborne spread into a metropolitan area?,
Commun Dis Public Health,
1998;1:180-187,
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![Full Text Available for Statement on self-monitoring of peak expiratory flows in the investigation of occupational asthma. Subcommittee on Occupational Allergy of the European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology. American Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. European Respiratory Society. American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology](images/fulltext.gif) |
Moscato G, GodnicCvar J, Maestrelli P, Malo JL, Burge PS, Coifman R,
Statement on self-monitoring of peak expiratory flows in the investigation of occupational asthma. Subcommittee on Occupational Allergy of the European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology. American Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. European Respiratory Society. American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology,
Eur Respir J,
1995;8:1605-1610,
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![No Abstract Available for Statement on self-monitoring of peak expiratory flows in the investigation of occupational asthma. Subcommittee on Occupational Allergy of European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, American Academy of Allergy and Immunology, European Respiratory Society, American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology](images/noabstract.gif) |
Moscato G, GodnicCvar J, Maestrelli P, Malo JL, Burge PS, Coifman R,
Statement on self-monitoring of peak expiratory flows in the investigation of occupational asthma. Subcommittee on Occupational Allergy of European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, American Academy of Allergy and Immunology, European Respiratory Society, American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology,
Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol,
1995;75:233-238,
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![Abstract Available for A large Q fever outbreak in the West Midlands: clinical aspects](images/abstract.gif) |
Smith DL, Ayres JG, Blair I, Burge PS, Carpenter MJ, Caul EO, Coupland B, Desselberger U, Evans M, Farrell ID, et al,
A large Q fever outbreak in the West Midlands: clinical aspects,
Respir Med,
1993;87:509-516,
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![Abstract Available for Comparison of fluticasone propionate with beclomethasone dipropionate in moderate to severe asthma treated for one year. International Study Group [see comments]](images/abstract.gif) |
Fabbri L, Burge PS, Croonenborgh L, Warlies F, Weeke B, Ciaccia A, Parker C,
Comparison of fluticasone propionate with beclomethasone dipropionate in moderate to severe asthma treated for one year. International Study Group [see comments],
Thorax,
1993;48:817-823,
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![No Abstract Available for A modular longitudinal approach to the investigation of sick building syndrome](images/noabstract.gif) |
Leinster P, Raw GJ, Thomson N, Leaman A, Whitehead C, Pickering CAC, Burge PS,
A modular longitudinal approach to the investigation of sick building syndrome,
Indoor air 90,
1990;1:287-292,
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![Abstract Available for Nedocromil sodium in adults with asthma dependent on inhaled corticosteroids: a double blind, placebo controlled study](images/abstract.gif) |
Bone MF, Kubik MM, Keaney NP, Summers GD, Connolly CK, Burge PS, Dent RG, Allan GW,
Nedocromil sodium in adults with asthma dependent on inhaled corticosteroids: a double blind, placebo controlled study,
Thorax,
1989;44:654-659,
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![Full Text Available for Guidelines for bronchoprovocation on the investigation of occupational asthma. Report of the Subcommittee on Bronchoprovocation for Occupational Asthma](images/fulltext.gif) |
Cartier A, Bernstein IL, Burge PS, Cohn JR, Fabbri LM, Hargreave FE, Malo JL, McKay RT, Salvaggio JE,
Guidelines for bronchoprovocation on the investigation of occupational asthma. Report of the Subcommittee on Bronchoprovocation for Occupational Asthma,
J Allergy Clin Immunol,
1989;84:823-829,
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![Abstract Available for Comparison of health problems related to work and environmental measurements in two office buildings with different ventilation systems](images/abstract.gif) |
Robertson AS, Burge PS, Hedge A, Sims J, Gill FS, Finnegan M, Pickering CAC, Dalton G,
Comparison of health problems related to work and environmental measurements in two office buildings with different ventilation systems,
Br Med J (Clin Res Ed),
1985;291:373-376,
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![Full Text Available for Occupational asthma in a factory with a contaminated humidifier](images/fulltext.gif) |
Burge PS, Finnegan M, Horsfield N, Emery D, Austwick P, Davies PS, Pickering CAC,
Occupational asthma in a factory with a contaminated humidifier,
Thorax,
1985;40:248-254,
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![Full Text Available for Occupational asthma due to methyl methacrylate and cyanoacrylates](images/fulltext.gif) |
Lozewicz S, Davison AG, Hopkirk A, Burge PS, Boldy DA, Riordan JF, McGivern DV, Platts BW, Davies D, Newman Taylor AJ,
Occupational asthma due to methyl methacrylate and cyanoacrylates,
Thorax,
1985;40:836-839,
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![Abstract Available for An outbreak of Nocardia asteroides infection in a renal transplant unit](images/abstract.gif) |
Lovett IS, Houang ET, Burge PS, TurnerWarwick M, Thompson FD, Harrison AR, Joekes AM, Parkinson MC,
An outbreak of Nocardia asteroides infection in a renal transplant unit,
Q J Med,
1981;50:123-135,
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![Abstract Available for Asthma and extrinsic allergic alveolitis due to Merulius lacrymans](images/abstract.gif) |
O'Brien IM, Bull J, Creamer B, Sepulveda R, Harries MG, Burge PS, Pepys J,
Asthma and extrinsic allergic alveolitis due to Merulius lacrymans,
Clin Allergy,
1978;8:535-542,
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