What you should know about latex allergy.
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چکیده
Latex allergy is an emerging health issue believed to affect 5 to 10 percent of healthcare workers. The increase in the prevalence of latex allergy is believed to be associated with the increased use of latex gloves by healthcare workers in the mid 80’s in response to the AIDS epidemic. While statistics are unclear for the prevalence within the general population, it is estimated that somewhere between 1 to 6 percent of the general population has been sensitized to latex.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Nurse practitioner
دوره 29 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004