Efficacy of latex avoidance for primary prevention of latex sensitization in children with spina bifida.
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Over 6 years, the prevalence of latex sensitization fell from 4/15 (26.7%) to 1/22 (4.5%) in children with spina bifida treated in a latex-free environment from birth compared with historic controls. These precautions appear to be efficacious for the primary prevention of latex sensitization.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of pediatrics
دوره 140 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002