Latex

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3271 relevant articles (89 outcomes, 298 trials/studies) found for this Bio-Agent

Description: A milky, product excreted from the latex canals of a variety of plant species that contain cauotchouc. Latex is composed of 25-35% caoutchouc, 60-75% water, 2% protein, 2% resin, 1.5% sugar & 1% ash. RUBBER is made by the removal of water from latex.(From Concise Encyclopedia Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 3rd ed). Hevein proteins are responsible for LATEX HYPERSENSITIVITY. Latexes are used as inert vehicles to carry antibodies or antigens in LATEX FIXATION TESTS.

Also Known As:

Latice; Latices

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Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Macromolecular Substances: 43

diazotized polystyrene latex

gutta-balata

Complex Mixtures: 314

diazotized polystyrene latex

gutta-balata

Technology, Industry, and Agriculture

Manufactured Materials

Biomedical and Dental Materials

diazotized polystyrene latex

diazotized polystyrene latex

gutta-balata

Experts

1.	Kumar, Vijay L: 7 articles (07/2007 - 06/2004)
2.	Nettis, E: 4 articles (04/2007 - 03/2001)
3.	Ferrannini, A: 4 articles (04/2007 - 03/2001)
4.	Tursi, A: 4 articles (04/2007 - 06/2000)
5.	Yip, Esah: 4 articles (07/2004 - 02/2003)
6.	Novembre, Elio: 3 articles (06/2008 - 09/2002)
7.	Pucci, Neri: 3 articles (06/2008 - 09/2002)
8.	Bernardini, Roberto: 3 articles (06/2008 - 09/2002)
9.	Nieto, Antonio: 3 articles (03/2008 - 03/2002)
10.	Pamies, Rafael: 3 articles (03/2008 - 03/2002)

Related Diseases

1.	Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Sexually Transmitted Disease) 03/01/1992 - "As health care personnel contact with latex products increases because of new guidelines for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, more adverse reactions in this subpopulation will occur." 01/01/1999 - " When used correctly and consistently, latex condoms offer the best protection against the transmission of STDs, including HIV, but they are not highly effective in preventing pregnancy. " 01/01/1998 - " The following reasons are presented and discussed as to why people should have more confidence in latex condoms: when used correctly, condoms are highly reliable and effective in preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease; latex condoms provide an impermeable mechanical barrier to bacteria, viruses, and sperm; most users do not break condoms, and a proportion of breakage is preventable; modern condoms are manufactured with considerable precision; use of the proper lubricant improves condom use; condoms in intact foil packages last at least 5 years; and quality control and post-production quality assurance help to ensure the manufacture of a reliable product. " 01/01/1998 - "When used regularly and correctly, latex condoms are highly reliable and effective in preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease. " 04/01/1989 - "However, since condoms can be damaged after manufacturing inspection and prior to use, latex condoms alone should not be perceived as absolute protection against STDs. " Order ALL the reference details at left...
2.	Hypersensitivity (Allergy) 10/01/1994 - "A hospital nurse with allergy to latex showed a marked decrease in nasal flow when exposed to latex gloves in a challenge test and in her work environment. " 12/01/2006 - "The aim of this study was to investigate the safety and efficacy of latex desensitization in a group of 10 patients with a history of multiple surgical procedures and clinically manifested allergy to latex. " 09/01/2003 - "Household-weight latex gloves were protective against CHC allergy. " 09/01/2006 - "CONCLUSIONS: After avoiding latex products and following our educational suggestions, the patients' allergy symptoms had generally improved. " 06/01/2008 - "The objective of this study was to evaluate sensitivity and specificity of non-ammoniated or ammoniated SPT of latex extracts in children with a clinical history suggestive of NRL allergy. " Order ALL the reference details at left...
3.	Infection 07/01/1985 - "Latex agglutination is a sensitive and specific assay that is rapid and simple to perform and should be effective in selecting seronegative blood donors to prevent posttransfusion CMV infections in seronegative recipients." 03/01/2000 - "RESULTS: Nineteen patients were cured of infection, but only nine (47%) were negative by the latex test after 6 months. " 03/01/1991 - "The sera of 4.0% (2/50) of women in their first trimester of pregnancy, 10.9% (5/46) in their second trimester, and 12.1% (12/99) in their third trimester yielded false-positive results from latex agglutination assays for Rickettsia rickettsii infections. " 03/01/1983 - "The use of a latex agglutination test from the urine of the newborn in the obstetric unit has improved the results of the diagnosis and treatment of streptococcus group B infections." 09/01/1978 - "Double diffusion, latex agglutination and passive hemagglutination tests developed positive results later (125--144 days after infection). " Order ALL the reference details at left...
4.	Latex Hypersensitivity (Latex Allergy) 08/01/2006 - "BACKGROUND: In the absence of a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared latex skin testing reagent, in vitro tests remain important for the diagnosis of latex allergy. " 01/01/2004 - "BACKGROUND: The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the latex allergy prevalence in a large population of health care workers, to quantify latex exposure deriving from use of gloves and to verify the efficacy of job fitness evaluations in allergic workers. " 06/01/2008 - "However, changing demographics of latex allergy and technological revolution in countries such as China and India are predicted to unleash a second wave of latex allergy reemphasizing the incentive for improved manufacturing procedures for latex products. " 12/01/2008 - "We conducted this large-scale hospital-based screening study to understand the incidence of latex allergy and latex sensitization among medical workers in Taiwan over the past 5 years. " 12/01/2008 - "A hospital-based screening study of latex allergy and latex sensitization among medical workers in Taiwan." Order ALL the reference details at left...
5.	Anaphylaxis (Anaphylactic Shock) 05/01/2004 - "A case of latex-induced anaphylaxis prompted a survey of air quality in acute care areas of a major tertiary health care center that had eliminated the use of powder-free latex gloves years earlier. " 01/01/2007 - "Our data showed a high incidence (1:310) of intraoperative latex anaphylactic reactions in the one-year study period. " 04/01/2005 - "Studies are underway to determine the prevalence of severe and lethal anaphylaxis in different populations and the relative frequencies of food, drug, latex and Hymenoptera anaphylaxis. " 10/01/2004 - "A questionnaire study among allergists practicing in the USA showed that 62% performed latex SPT and 6% reported anaphylaxis, which mostly occurred while using a homemade SPT solution. " 01/01/1995 - "A retrospective chart review of 18 years and a total of 646 operations disclosed only one episode of intraoperative anaphylaxis which appeared to be related to latex within our study group." Order ALL the reference details at left...

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Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Condoms (Condom)
2.	Contraception (Birth Control)
3.	Ligation
4.	Female Condoms (Female Condom)
5.	Light Coagulation

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