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Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac : data sheet I-304-Rev. 83

Sumario: Poison ivy is the name commonly applied to several species of the cashew or sumac family of plants. The hazard common to these plants is allergic contact dermatitis which results from urushiol irritation of the skin. This data sheet discusses the characteristics of the different plants, sensitization of the individual to the poison, first aid treatment, and methods of prevention

En: National safety news. - Chicago. - Vol. 127, nº 5, May 1983 ; p. 55-58

1. Medicina laboral . 2. Dermatología . 3. Dermatitis . 4. Toxicidad . 5. Plantas perjudiciales . 6. Enfermedades profesionales . 7. Tratamiento médico . 8. Diagnóstico . 9. Riesgo laboral . 10. Medicina preventiva . I. Título. II. Título: National safety news.