Moldy Hazelnut Husk and Shell Related Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: A Possible Novel Occupational Causative Agent

Authors

  • Ozlem Kar Kurt Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pulmonology and Occupational Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey";}
  • Neslihan Akanil Fener Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pathology, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Erdogan Cetinkaya Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pulmonology, Istanbul, Turkey

Keywords:

hypersensitivity pneumonitis; hazelnut husk and leaves; molds

Abstract

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.

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24-10-2023

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Kurt OK, Akanil Fener N, Cetinkaya E. Moldy Hazelnut Husk and Shell Related Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: A Possible Novel Occupational Causative Agent . Med Lav [Internet]. 2023 Oct. 24 [cited 2024 Oct. 4];114(5):e2023041. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/lamedicinadellavoro/article/view/14932