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N Berova

Publications and source records attributed to N Berova.

At least 55 records · Page 3Linked to original sources
PubMed1990

Studies on contact dermatitis in stomatological staff.

84 patients with contact dermatitis (38 dentists, 18 dental nurses and 28 dental technicians) were studied. All were patch tested with standard patch test series of the CMEA countries and with some professional allergens. 31 (36.9%) of them had allergic occupational contact dermatitis and 39 (46.2%) had irrtiant contact dermatitis. The highest prevalence of irritant contact dermatitis was found among dental surgeons. The percentage of atopics in the group of patients with irritant contact dermatitis was twice greater compared to that in the group of patients with allergic contact dermatitis. The contact allergens most frequently encountered were acrylic compounds, disinfectants (eugenol, thymol, trioxymethylene) mercury compunds and anesthetics.

Adult↗
PubMed1989

[Determining the occupational risk of skin diseases at the chemical plant "G. Genov" in Ruse].

A study is performed on workers from some productions of a Chemical Plant--H-acid, phthalic anhydride, ferrum-oxidate dyes and lacquers, in view of estimating the occupational risk of skin diseases. It is established that the highest occupational risk of skin diseases to which workers are exposed is in the production "H-acid"--25.8%, followed by "Phthalic anhydride"--13.2% and "Ferrum-oxidate dyes"--13%. The epicutaneous test shows positivation of the samples with phthalic-anhydride in 20% of the examined. In those engaged in the production of ferrum-oxidate dyes positive tests are observed in 23.2% of the examined; the highest relative part is taken by the potassium--56.2% and the sodium-bichromate--37.5%. The study of immunoglobulin A, M and G in workers from the lacqueur shop proved the irritating effect of the noxae, and established statistical significant higher values of immunoglobulin "A". The study of some functional investigations--pH and alkaline resistance of the skin give no significant deviations, save single cases. The authors consider the necessity of technological improvement of the production processes in the production "H-acid" where the workers are exposed to the highest occupational risk of skin diseases.

Acids↗
PubMed1987

Epidemiology of nickel allergy.

In 2400 consecutive patients at 8 clinics in 5 countries, nickel hypersensitivity was found in 176 cases (7.3%), 19 male (2.1%) and 157 female (10.5%). The incidence ranged from 15 to 38 cases in 300 patients of every department (5.0% Sofia to 12.7% Erfurt). 60.6% of the nickel positives were schoolgirls or younger than 25 years. The exposure time was 3 years, in 49% 1 year or shorter. Most cases (75%) are not occupationally acquired, but due to costume jewelry (31.8%), wrist watches (23.3%), metal clothing buckles (3.4%) including jeans buttons. Job dependent nickel dermatitis is often (36/51 cases) linked with wet work. Atopic dermatitis was found in 8.3% of female nickel allergy. Nickel positivity without a dermatitis history was seen in 9/176 cases (5%). Nickel allergy will become a sex-indifferent phenomenon in Europe, because of the changing customs of adornment.

Dermatitis, Contact↗