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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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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Specializes in Surgery

The expert: you can developped a reaction within days of exposure but not mesothelioma. by definition mesothelioma is a chronic condition from chronic exposure.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/1/2016

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A member asked:

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?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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