Evaluation of genotoxicity induced by exposure to antineoplastic drugs in lymphocytes of oncology nurses and pharmacists

ABSTRACT The hazards of handling antineoplastic drugs have been raised and discussed in several studies. Introduction of new antineoplastics together with abuse of safety standards have contributed to the exposure risk for personnel who handle these substances. Interactions of antineoplastic drugs w...

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Published in:	Journal of applied toxicology Vol. 33; no. 3; pp. 196 - 201
Main Authors:	El-Ebiary, Ahmad A., Abuelfadl, Arwa A., Sarhan, Naglaa I.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.03.2013 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
Subjects:	Aberration Abnormal Karyotype Adult Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects antineoplastic drug chromosomal aberration Chromosomes Damage DNA Damage Drugs Exposure Female genotoxicity Health Facility Environment Humans Karyotyping lymphocyte Lymphocytes Lymphocytes - drug effects Lymphocytes - pathology Male Materials handling Micronuclei, Chromosome-Defective - chemically induced micronucleus assay Micronucleus Tests Mutagens - adverse effects nurse Nurses Nursing Staff, Hospital Occupational Exposure - adverse effects Occupational hazards pharmacist Pharmacists Prescription drugs Toxicity
ISSN:	0260-437X, 1099-1263, 1099-1263
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