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Type I allergies to latex and the aeroallergenic problem.

Abstract
Between 1989 and 1995, a 12-fold increase in latex allergy was documented amongst our patients. Similar findings have been noted elsewhere. Increase in type I allergies to latex has become an international problem. The issues associated with latex allergy are described, including those posed by the ubiquitous nature of latex in medical equipment, and in commonplace domestic objects. The potential for allergic patients to cross react to a variety of fruits or plants is an added problem for sensitized patients. This paper concludes that the universal introduction of powder-free surgical gloves with low protein content would be a very important measure in the prevention of acquired latex allergy.
AuthorsA Heese, K P Peters, H U Koch
JournalThe European journal of surgery. Supplement. : = Acta chirurgica. Supplement (Eur J Surg Suppl) Issue 579 Pg. 19-22 ( 1997) ISSN: 1102-416X [Print] England
PMID9195178 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
Chemical References
  • Air Pollutants, Occupational
  • Allergens
  • Latex
  • Powders
Topics
  • Air Pollutants, Occupational (adverse effects)
  • Allergens (adverse effects)
  • Cross Reactions
  • Equipment and Supplies (adverse effects)
  • Food Hypersensitivity (etiology)
  • Fruit
  • Gloves, Surgical (adverse effects)
  • Health Personnel
  • Household Articles
  • Humans
  • Hypersensitivity, Immediate (etiology, prevention & control)
  • Latex (adverse effects)
  • Occupational Diseases (etiology, prevention & control)
  • Plants
  • Powders (adverse effects)

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