While exposure to most domestic pests causes skin irritation, some can cause serious illnesses.

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The device was worn for up to 24 hours without loss of function or skin irritation.

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Their minute hairs cause severe skin irritation, allergic reaction and, if breathed in, can be life threatening.

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People exposed to PCBs in the air for a long time have experience lung and skin irritation.

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Health experts say ingesting melamine can lead to kidney stones, urinary tract ulcers, and eye and skin irritation.

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They consist largely of blue-green strains that are poisonous and cause skin irritation.

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One firefighter had a skin irritation from the material used to put the fire out, but no one else was injured.

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The officer, who was wearing latex gloves to protect against skin irritation, pushed at the glass, which broke, and her right hand went through it.

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Frostnip which is the first stage of frostbite, can cause skin redness and irritation, but not permanent damage.

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In 2004 Ohio Fresh was one of Ohio's top emitters of ammonia, which at high levels can cause skin and lung irritation, and contribute to smog.

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Each insect is covered in thousands of toxic hairs, which can cause irritation to eyes and throats and skin rashes.

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