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Latex allergy: an emerging clinical and occupational health problem
Author(s) -
Kam P. C. A.,
Lee M. S. M.,
Thompson J. F.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2222.1997.118-az0114.x
Subject(s) - medicine , latex allergy , allergy , anaphylaxis , health care , health professionals , intensive care medicine , dermatology , immunology , economics , economic growth
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.