Which fungicide is used as a spray for the control of bagassosis-
- bagassosis is the occupational disease of lung caused by inhalation of sugarcane dust. - it is caused due to a thermophilic actinomycete, Thermoactinomyces sacchari. - preventive measures include bagasse control done by keeping the moisture content above 20 percent and spraying the bagasse with 2 percent propionic acid, a widely fungicide. Reference: Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no:807 <\p>
2% acetic acid
2% formic acid
2% propionic acid
25% pmhenyl mercury
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