Biomonitoring of pharmacists and nurses at occupational risk from handling antineoplastic agents†

• DOI: 10.1111/ijpp.12590
• Publication Date: 2019-10-30T07:20:25Z
• Authors: Andreza Negreli S...; Rodrigo Juliano O...; Lucas Roberto Pes...; Roberto da Silva ...; Carlos Alberto Fe...
• Keywords: Health Professionals; Antineoplastic Drugs

The objective of this study was to evaluate the frequency genetic lesions in pharmacists and nurses who prepare and/or handle antineoplastic agents whether there are traces contaminants urine these professionals.A total 59 professionals participated study, which 10 were non-exposed (controls), 25 pharmacists, 24 nurses.There a significant increase damage lymphocytes cells oral mucosa both nurses. levels cyclophosphamide ifosfamide also increased samples from those individuals.These results demonstrate growing need for biomonitoring trace health agents.