Systematic review of respiratory case definitions in metalworking fluid outbreaks

Results The literature search identified 35 papers relating to 27 outbreaks of respiratory disease in MWFexposed workers. Fourteen case definitions for MWF-related respiratory disease were identified: seven for EAA, five for occupational asthma and one each for humidifier fever and industrial bronchitis. A single paper was identified where any comparison of different disease case definitions (for EAA) had been performed.