Occupational diseases of the oral mucosa

Many viruses may cause occupational diseases of the oral mucosa (medical personnel, veterinarians, research workers, Reif et al. 1987)... 

Oral changes in musicians have been discussed by Hyry (Chap. 157). Both past (Schwartz and Tulipan 1957) and more recent causes of occupational diseases of the oral mucosa are summarized in Table 1. Causes of occupational and non-occupa-... 

Occupational diseases of the mucosa are relatively uncommon. They can be divided into acute and chronic diseases (Bork et al. 1993). The acute diseases are usually accidental, e.g., chemical burns in laboratory workers when they pipette strong acids or bases. Caustic fiimes or burning gases may cause more widespread lesions, including lesions of the oral mucosa. Cooks and housewives may burn their mouths when tasting hot foods. Infectious diseases may affect the oral mucosa in the work of, for example, veterinarians, butchers, ranchers, shepherds... 

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