Jesselyn Sin

Aug 12, 2024 | oem.bmj.com | Dunya Tomic |Ryan F Hoy |Javier Martin |Javier Martín |Jesselyn Sin

AbstractObjectives Autoimmune disorders are multifactorial but occupational exposures have long been implicated, including respirable crystalline silica (RCS). A modern epidemic of silicosis is emerging internationally, associated with dry processing of engineered stone with high (>90%) RCS content. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of clinical autoimmune disease and common autoantibodies in exposed workers.