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Anthrax in welders rare but possible

Published on 09/05/202209/05/2022 by Annet Lenderink

Who thinks of the possibility of anthrax in case of severe pneumonia. An infection with the bacterium that we call anthrax in the Netherlands would set off all alarm bells, because it is still regarded as a... Read more

A closer look at indium lung

Published on 27/10/202027/10/2020 by Annet Lenderink

After the discovery that exposure to indium tin oxide can cause a serious lung disease - indium lung - larger-scale research has been set up focusing on epidemiology, exposure, early detection, course, etc. Search for 'indium lung' and... Read more

Indium lung: from case to new disease

Published on 04/09/202027/10/2020 by Annet Lenderink

Not every day new work-induced illnesses are described. But it is interesting to see how and at what rate such disorders are 'discovered'. In two articles I look at the... Read more

Small job with annoying consequences

Published on 18/06/201718/06/2021 by Annet Lenderink

A 31-year-old man is hospitalized with respiratory symptoms and fever. He has no red eyes or affected mucous membranes. Almost nothing is found on examination except for an increased number of white blood cells (leukocytosis). Blood cultures are... Read more