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Comprehensive Therapy, 2002 The prevalence of IgE mediated natural latex rubber allergy is estimated to be < 1% in the general population, < 17% in medical personnel and approximately 0% in children with spina bifida. We review the definition, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of NLR allergy.
Barbara, Zucker-Pinchoff +1 more
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Jackfruit Anaphylaxis in a Latex Allergic Non-Healthcare Worker
Allergy & Rhinology, 2021 Introduction Anaphylaxis to jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is rare. Two previously reported cases have been published in two healthcare workers from jackfruit endemic regions.
Maaz Jalil DO +2 more
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Latex allergy self-report in medical students: prevalence and associated factors
Revista Alergia México, 2018 Background: Prevalence of latex allergy in medical students is not known. Objective: To determine the prevalence of self-reported latex allergy and associated factors in medical students.
Martín Bedolla-Barajas +5 more
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Specific IgE Response to Purified and Recombinant Allergens in Latex Allergy [PDF]
, 2005 Background In recent years, allergy to natural rubber latex has emerged as a major allergy among certain occupational groups and patients with underlying diseases.
Arif, Siti AM +8 more
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Self-reported prevalence of latex allergy and associated factors in healthcare workers
Revista Alergia México, 2017 Background: In our country, the prevalence of latex allergy in health personnel has rarely been studied. Objective: To determine the prevalence and associated factors to self-reported latex allergy in health care workers.
Martín Bedolla-Barajas +7 more
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Comparison of ammoniated and nonammoniated extracts in children with latex allergy [PDF]
, 2003 The use of ammoniated or nonammoniated latex extracts for the diagnosis of latex allergy is still a matter of debate. The aim of our study was to compare the characteristics of the two types of extracts by immunoblotting and RAST techniques in children ...
LA GRUTTA, Stefania +4 more
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Medical Journal of Australia, 2006 To review the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of latex allergy in the hospital setting, and to establish a list of potentially hazardous drugs.A literature search was performed. A guide about latex-containing drugs (any component) was developed by contacting manufacturers.The most relevant factor for latex sensitization is exposure extent.
Olivier Vandenplas +2 more
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Latex Allergy In Health Care Workers [PDF]
, 2013 Background and Design: We aimed to determine the frequency of latex allergy in our hospital and to to evaluate the clinical and demographical features of the cases.Materials and Methods: A detailed questionnaire was administered to healthcare workers by ...
Hayriye Sarıcaoğlu +2 more
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Recenti progressi in medicina, 1995 In 1979 the first case of contact urticaria to rubber gloves was reported in a patient with a positive skin prick test to latex. The use of articles containing rubber is widespread and this can explain the increasing frequency of allergic reactions to natural rubber latex. The symptoms may be localized like contact urticaria or systemic like angioedema,
PACOR, Maria Luisa +4 more
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BMJ Open, 2013 Objectives The present study describes latex sensitisation and allergy prevalence and associated factors among healthcare workers using hypoallergenic latex gloves at King Edward VIII Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.Design Cross-sectional study ...
Shumani Makwarela Phaswana +1 more
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