Inhalation of sugarcane dust could cause
Correct Answer: Bagassosis
Description: Bagassosis occurs due to occupational exposure to fibrous residue of sugarcane (bagasse); Bagassosis has been shown to be due to Thermoactinomyces sacchari
Bagasse contains a percentage of silica, innumerable fungal spores and micro-organisms; Bagasse dust blocks bronchioles thus leading to bronchitis and bronchopneumonia
Prevention and Bagasse control measures:
– Keeping moisture content > 20%
– Spraying bagasse with 2% propionic acid (fungicide).
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