Abstract
The report of a Multiple Chemical Sensitivity case highlights two original points.
First, even if non-controlled, the reappearance of MCS symptoms after an accidental
re-exposure to one scentless semi-volatile chemical (permethrin) of the initial toxic
cocktail exposure can be considered as a double blind re-exposure study in situ. Second,
environmental toxicology investigations were warrant for a correct treatment and prevention
measures.
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Publication history
Published online: April 15, 2011
Accepted:
March 28,
2011
Received in revised form:
March 23,
2011
Received:
May 3,
2010
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