Prenatal occupational exposure to quaternary ammonium compounds and birthweight: findings from a pilot study using meconium as a biological matrix.

Samantha Fisher Brian T. Pavilonis H. Harari Nadine Lahage Arpit Gupta Daniel Aguilar Suzanne McDermott

Aug 2026 · Journal of Perinatology · 0 citations · 13 references

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Prenatal QACs exposure is widespread and may be linked to reduced birthweight, and Occupational settings may contribute significantly to exposure, and disinfection practices should be reevaluated.

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