Allergic reaction to products containing processed natural rubber latex such as rubber gloves, condoms, catheters, dental dams, balloons, and sporting equipment. Both T-cell mediated (HYPERSENSITIVITY, DELAYED) and IgE antibody-mediated (HYPERSENSITIVITY, IMMEDIATE) allergic responses are possible. Delayed hypersensitivity results from exposure to antioxidants present in the rubber; immediate hypersensitivity results from exposure to a latex protein.
Also Known As:
Latex Allergy; Latex Allergies; Natural Rubber Latex Allergy; Rubber Latex Allergy; Allergies, Latex; Allergies, Rubber; Allergies, Rubber Latex; Allergy, Rubber; Allergy, Rubber Latex; Hypersensitivities, Latex; Latex Hypersensitivities; Rubber Allergies; Rubber Latex Allergies; Allergy, Latex; Hypersensitivity, Latex; Rubber Allergy