Tricholoroethylene hypersensitivity syndrome (THS) has widespread effects including multisystem organ failure. What is the reported case fatality rate?
Kamihima M et al. report Occupational trichloroethylene exposures resulting in THS in a subset of patients. The case fatality rate was 9-13%.
Kamijima M, Hisanaga N, Wang H, Nakajima T. Occupational trichloroethylene exposure as a cause of idiosyncratic generalized skin disorders and accompanying hepatitis similar to drug hypersensitivities. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2007;80(5):357–70. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00420-006-0147-y.
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