n-Hexane-related peripheral neuropathy among automotive technicians - California, 1999-2000

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

Volumn 50, Issue 45, 2001, Pages 1011-1013

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Indexed keywords

HEXANE; N-HEXANE; SOLVENT;

ADULT; ARTICLE; CAR; CASE REPORT; HUMAN; IATROGENIC DISEASE; MALE; OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE; PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY; TOXICITY AND INTOXICATION; UNITED STATES;

ADULT; AUTOMOBILES; CALIFORNIA; CASE REPORT; HEXANES; HUMAN; MALE; NEUROTOXICITY SYNDROMES; OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; SOLVENTS;

EID: 0038976040     PISSN: 01492195     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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