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Changes in the characteristics of patients with latex allergy from 1999 to 2014 [PDF]

open access: yesFujita Medical Journal, 2020
Objectives: We conducted a multicenter study using the same questionnaire in 1999 and 2014 to investigate changes in the characteristics of patients with latex allergy. Methods: We mailed questionnaires on latex allergy to hospitals in Japan that were
Manabu Kawai   +17 more
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Severe anaphylaxis after pelvic examination: a case report of dual latex and chlorhexidine allergies [PDF]

open access: goldAllergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology, 2019
Background Natural rubber latex and chlorhexidine have previously been identified as causative substances in perioperative anaphylaxis. A pelvic examinations is generally considered noninvasive, however, this procedure is rarely associated with severe ...
Mongkhon Sompornrattanaphan   +6 more
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Latex allergy [PDF]

open access: bronzeJournal of Emergency Nursing, 1997
An overview of latex allergy, including methods for preventing reactions and reducing exposure to latex, is provided. Latex allergy is a serious medical problem for an increasing number of patients and health care workers. From an institutional perspective, several precautionary procedures need to be followed to ensure safe care for patients and to ...
B L, Senst, R A, Johnson
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Latex allergy: an emerging [PDF]

open access: diamondRevista de Pesquisa Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 2013
RESUMO: A alergia ao látex é manifestação de hipersensibilidade imediata mediada por IgE à proteína do látex natural, com variedade de sinais clínicos como urticária de contato, dermatite de contato por irritação primária ou por mecanismo de ...
Fernando Samuel Sion   +5 more
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Prevalence and patterns of latex glove allergy among healthcare workers in a tertiary care center in South India - A cross-sectional study

open access: diamondIndian Dermatology Online Journal, 2022
Background: Latex glove allergy and its impact on healthcare workers (HCWs) have been studied in many countries, but the data is scarce from developing countries.
Vinupriya Sakkaravarthi   +2 more
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Latex Allergy in Children. [PDF]

open access: goldJ Clin Med, 2023
Arasi S   +13 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

Latex allergy in clinical practice

open access: yesIndian Journal of Dermatology, 2012
A continuous exposure or contact to latex products may sensitize the human body by causing mild to fatal reactions. Despite the availability of the literature, medical personnel are still unaware of the implications of the use of latex materials.
R Pradeep Kumar
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