Latex allergy: an emerging clinical and occupational health problem.
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Abstract
Allergy to latex products has become a problem of increasing dimensions, affecting both patients and health-care professionals. Certain high-risk groups and sources of latex exposure have been identified. The clinical manifestations vary from contact eczema through a range of allergic syndromes including life-threatening anaphylaxis. An understanding of the clinical and immunological features of latex allergy provides the basis of therapeutic and preventive strategies. Latex allergy is also becoming a major occupational health issue.
Medical subject headings
- Health Personnel
- Hypersensitivity
- Occupational Diseases
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