منابع مشابه
Latex allergy.
Over the last ten years allergy to latex has become a serious, life-threatening medical problem. Exposure to latex may result in immediate hypersensitivity reactions such as urticaria, dyspnoe, rhinitis, angioedema and anaphylactic shock in sensitized individuals. People occupationally exposed to latex--health care and rubber industry workers and children suffering from spina bifida--are the mo...
متن کامل[Latex allergy].
An overview of latex allergy, including methods for preventing reactions and reducing exposure to latex, is provided. Latex allergy is a serious medical problem for an increasing number of patients and health care workers. From an institutional perspective, several precautionary procedures need to be followed to ensure safe care for patients and to protect employees from unnecessary latex expos...
متن کاملMolecular allergens in the diagnosis of latex allergy.
BACKGROUND Molecular allergens enable the definition of sensitization profiles in allergic patients. AIM To validate the most helpful allergens for the diagnosis of latex allergy in different clinical situations. METHODS 130 patients suspected to be allergic to latex with positive IgE against natural rubber latex (NRL) have been studied: 97 were confirmed as latex allergic (among which 55 p...
متن کاملReview of latex allergy.
BACKGROUND Allergy to latex has become an increasing concern to many patients and health care providers. Health care providers should become aware of this problem and develop strategies for treatment and prevention. METHODS We searched MEDLINE from 1990 to 1998 for the topics of latex allergy using the key words "latex" and "allergy." Other sources were found from back-referencing these refer...
متن کاملEvaluation of a dipstick test (Allergodip-Latex) for in vitro diagnosis of natural rubber latex allergy.
BACKGROUND IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to latex has been recognized as an increasing health problem with far-reaching consequences for patients, regarding both their occupational situation and safety in medical care. Therefore, a correct diagnosis of natural rubber latex (NRL) allergy is essential. The purpose of the study was to evaluate sensitivity and specificity of several established dia...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie
سال: 2003
ISSN: 0832-610X,1496-8975
DOI: 10.1007/bf03017858