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Osha claims people can develop mesothelioma from just a few days of asbestos exposure. most doctors say 20+ years at high levels. which is correct?
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Both: Different people have different susceptibility. In general it takes 20-30 years after asbestos exposure for mesothelioma to develop. So the exposure may be for a short time and the incubation for the tumor may be very long. Consult this site for more info. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mesothelioma/basics/definition/con-20026157
Answered 6/8/2015
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The expert: you can developped a reaction within days of exposure but not mesothelioma. by definition mesothelioma is a chronic condition from chronic exposure.
Answered 4/1/2016
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