Abstract | UNLABELLED: RESULTS: 104 (17.9%) of the operating room personnel showed positive latex skin tests. We revealed a significant correlation between those with positive skin tests to latex with atopia, urthicaria, and food hypersensitivity. The prevalence did not vary by sex, age, education, surgical and non- surgical gloves users, or history of contact dermatitis. Latex hypersensitivity is common among operation room personnel. Evaluation of symptoms and prediction of future diseases necessitate screening tests in individuals at risk.
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Authors | Seyed Hessamedin Nabavizadeh, Amir Anushiravani, Reza Amin |
Journal | Iranian journal of allergy, asthma, and immunology
(Iran J Allergy Asthma Immunol)
Vol. 8
Issue 4
Pg. 219-20
(Dec 2009)
ISSN: 1735-1502 [Print] Iran |
PMID | 20404394
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Female
- Humans
- Latex Hypersensitivity
(diagnosis, epidemiology, etiology)
- Male
- Operating Rooms
- Personnel, Hospital
- Prevalence
- Skin Tests
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