Moldy Hazelnut Husk and Shell-Related Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: A Possible Novel Occupational Causative Agent
Medicina del Lavoro, cilt.114, sa.5, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 114 Sayı: 5
- Basım Tarihi: 2023
- Doi Numarası: 10.23749/mdl.v114i5.14932
- Dergi Adı: Medicina del Lavoro
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Hazelnut Husk and Leaves, Molds
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is a complex immune-mediated interstitial lung disease (ILD) triggered by inhalation exposure to environmental or occupational antigens in genetically susceptible individuals. Novel exposure sources and antigens are frequently identified. However, the causative agent remains unidentified in nearly half of HP cases. Early diagnosis for nonfibrotic-HP and quitting the exposure may prevent the disease progression to fibrotic forms and related complications. Here, we present two cases of HP associated with mold exposure in hazelnut husks, leaves, and shells in hazelnut agriculture.