Open AccessAcute effects after occupational endotoxin exposure at a spa
Author(s) -
Mathias Holm,
Sandra Johannesson,
Kjell Torén,
Anna Dahlman-Höglund
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
scandinavian journal of work, environment and health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.621
H-Index - 103
eISSN - 1795-990X
pISSN - 0355-3140
DOI - 10.5271/sjweh.1300
Subject(s) - aerosolization , shivering , medicine , toxicology , algae , diarrhea , surgery , biology , anesthesia , botany , inhalation
Two spa workers reported such symptoms as fever, shivering, palpitation, arthralgia, and diarrhea after performing seaweed massages on clients at a spa center. This study was carried out to determine whether the symptoms were related to exposure to endotoxin.