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A Review of Natural‐Rubber Latex Allergy in Health Care Workers

Author(s) -

Peter M. Ranta,

Dennis R. Ownby

Publication year - 2004

Publication title -

clinical infectious diseases

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 3.44

H-Index - 336

eISSN - 1537-6591

pISSN - 1058-4838

DOI - 10.1086/380789

Subject(s) - medicine , latex allergy , epidemiology , allergy , natural rubber , environmental health , health care , public health , medical emergency , immunology , nursing , pathology , chemistry , organic chemistry , economics , economic growth

This brief review of natural-rubber latex (NRL) allergy in health care workers (HCWs) includes the definition of NRL allergy and data on its epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnostic algorithm, management, long-term outcomes, economic impact, cost-effectiveness of changing facilities to a latex-free environment, and prevention. The data presented suggest that an individual with type I or type IV hypersensitivity to NRL should be able to continue to work in the workplace with careful evaluation and reasonable accommodations. Reducing exposure to latex is a safe and more economical alternative to complete removal of the individual from the place of employment. The use of low-allergen, nonpowdered NRL gloves substantially reduces airborne exposure to latex in most health care settings.

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