Allergic contact dermatitis from rubber and plastic gloves

Protective Gloves for Occupational Use, Second Edition

Volumn , Issue , 2004, Pages 127-144

  Estlander, Tuula ^a   Jolanki, Riitta ^a  

^a FINNISH INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH   (Finland)

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