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Historical Development of Latex Allergy
Author(s) -
Dyck Reuben J.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(06)62035-8
Subject(s) - latex allergy , allergy , medicine , immunology
Latex allergy has become an increasing problem for both patients and health care providers. This article presents an overview of the historical background of latex and how it was developed. This information is helpful in understanding our current reliance on and problems associated with latex use. AORN J 72 (July 2000) 27–40.