Pitfalls in the Diagnosis of Latex Allergy
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Molecular 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...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Allergology International
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1323-8930
DOI: 10.2332/allergolint.09-oa-0154