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FOUNDRYMAN'S FEVER

An occupational malady, characterised by malaria-like symptoms, due to inhalation of particles and fumes of metallic oxides. Fumes are formed by evaporation at very tall temperature and condensation in air into beautiful particles. Synonym: brass founder's ague, foundryman's fever, metal fume fever, zinc fume fever.
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