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Preventing allergic reactions to natural rubber latex in the workplace [PDF]
"This Alert was directed toward all workers who may be exposed to natural rubber latex. Workers exposed to latex gloves and other products containing natural rubber latex may develop allergic reactions such as skin rashes; hives; nasal, eye, or sinus ...
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Introduction: Ig E–mediated allergy to the protein of natural rubber latex is an important global health problem. Due to the specific immunity status of children and adolescents with renal failure, possible exposure to other cross-reactive allergens ...
hesam Nabavizadeh +2 more
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The paper reports a cross-sectional study to determine the prevalence and type of symptoms, causal agents and awareness of latex glove reactions amongst four professional groups.
Okaro, Augustine O. +2 more
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O látex está sendo considerado o alergênico do ano 2000, tendo em vista que inúmeros indivíduos, principalmente profissionais da área de saúde e pacientes submetidos a várias intervenções diagnósticas e terapêuticas, estão freqüentemente expostos aos ...
PERES, Suely Prieto de Barros Almeida +3 more
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The role of occupational exposure in the development of latex hypersensitivity
Thesis (MTech (Biomedical Technology))--Cape Technikon, 2000.Professionals in a healthcare setting use latex gloves on a daily basis, primarily to prevent transmission of microbial and viral organisms to and from patients and specimens.
De Beer, Corena
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Toxicological and immunological aspects of occupational latex allergy
Latex allergy continues to be an important occupational health problem as latex products are used increasingly worldwide, particularly in healthcare.
Aw, Tar-Ching +2 more
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Anaphylaxis related to fentanyl citrate
Anaphylaxis is a fulminant, unexpected, immunoglobulin E-mediated allergic reaction that can be triggered by multiple agents. Common causative agents include neuromuscular blocking drugs, latex, antibiotics, colloids, hypnotics, and opioids.
Gaurav Singh Tomar +4 more
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Latex allergy in spina bifida patients: Prevalence and surgical implications
We interviewed 93 consecutive children with spina bifida who were scheduled for operation to document (a) the prevalence of latex sensitivity, (b) predictors of anaphylactic reaction, and (c) the risk of type I hypersensitivity reaction perioperatively ...
Tosi, Laura L. +7 more
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The 18 kDa antigenic protein from Mycobacterium leprae (P) or its N-acyl derivative (AP) was incorporated in dioctadecyldimethylammonium bromide (DODAB) liposomes in water or in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). In water, 100﹪ P incorporation in liposomes
L R Tsuruta +3 more
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Latex sensitivity among hospital employees and atopic children
Allergic reactions to latex products are an important health problem for health care workers and children. To investigate the prevalence of latex and latex-associated food sensitivities among hospital employees and atopic children, 61 hospital ...
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