Publications by authors named "Kerstin Belting"
Article Synopsis
- Zinc fever is typically known to affect workers handling zinc at high temperatures, but its occurrence at low temperatures was previously unclear.
- A 33-year-old painter experienced respiratory issues and fever related to zinc coatings used at room temperature, leading to a diagnosis of zinc fever after ruling out other conditions.
- This case highlights that zinc-containing materials, even when applied at lower temperatures, can pose significant health risks to workers in occupations such as painting and varnishing.
