TUSSOCKOSIS - REACTIONS TO DOUGLAS-FIR TUSSOCK MOTH

  • 1 January 1976
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 36  (5) , 302-307
Abstract
An unusually heavy infestation of the tussock moth resulted in a high incidence of symptoms affecting the skin and mucous membranes of those exposed [especially occupationally] to high concentrations of particulate matter of this insect. Extensive epidemiological studies proved these manifestations to be toxic and allergic. This condition was named Tussockosis. Clinical and immunological studies, including in vitro procedures and direct patient testing, confirmed the allergenicity and the non-specific irritation of material from this moth.