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Molecular profile of sensitization in subjects with short occupational exposure to latex [PDF]

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 2015
Objectives: We examined the prevalence of latex allergy in subjects with occupational exposure to latex allergens for less than 5 years, determining the disease spectrum in symptomatic workers.
Monica Lamberti, Rosaria Buonanno, Chiara Ritonnaro, Giancarlo Giovane, Vincenzo Crispino, Antonia Feola, Nicola Medici, Nicola Sannolo, Angelina Di Carlo, Marina Di Domenico   +9 more
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Latex Allergy

Russian Medical Inquiry
The objective of this review is to provide a comprehensive summary of current knowledge regarding latex allergy (LA). Hevea brasiliensis latex is extensively utilized in the manufacture of rubber products; however, its constituent components possess significant allergenic potential. The prevalence of LA ranges from 1.0% to 7.6%, and it is more commonly
Nguyen K, Kohli A.
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Latex Allergy [PDF]

Pediatrics In Review, 1999
S, Kumar, K, Williams
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Latex Allergy Alerts in the Age of CPOE: Assessing the Risk From Injectable Medications. [PDF]

Hosp Pharm, 2022
Preheim EA, Phillips CM, Weant KA.
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Humoral biomarkers of latex allergy [PDF]

Clin Transl Allergy, 2014
Giavina-Bianchi P, Garro L, Aun M, Motta A, Castells M, Kalil J.   +5 more
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Latex Fruit Syndrome and Periodontitis - A Missing Link

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Latex allergy affects up to 6% of the general population and healthcare workers more frequently. 30-50% of individuals with natural rubber latex (NRL) allergy show hypersensitivity to plant-derived foods, particularly freshly consumed fruits.
Nivedha Menon, D Hema, Saranya Aathilingaperumal, Anitha Balaji, Jennifer Suhasini   +4 more
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Latex Allergy Implications in Nursing

NMO Journal, 2023
Latex allergy is a reaction to certain proteins found in natural rubber latex, a product used in examination gloves, latex-containing medical supplies, balloons, rubber bands, condoms, rubber household gloves, rubber balls, and adhesive bandages.
Miss Radadiya Daya
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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, Robert Hostoffer DO, Shan Shan Wu DO   +2 more
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Latex allergy

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, Gary J, Stadtmauer   +1 more
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Documentation of Drug and Non-Drug Allergies in Public Hospital Electronic Health Records: A National Survey. [PDF]

Clin Exp Allergy
These surveys reveal inconsistent electronic patient record (EPR) systems and poor documentation standards for non‐drug allergies, leading to high incident rates and misclassification. Standardised documentation, improved training and user‐friendly EPR platforms are urgently needed to enhance patient safety and reduce allergy‐related incidents across ...
Qiyu ML, Harnik E, Gore C.
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