Latex Allergy

Latex Allergy
What is a latex allergy?
Some children (and adults) have an allergy or sensitivity to latex (rubber).

Latex Allergy
What is a latex allergy?
Natural rubber latex, a milky fluid found in rubber trees, has a contaminating protein in the rubber that causes allergic reactions, not with the rubber itself.

Latex Allergy: Overview
Latex-a natural rubber made from the sap of a tree-can be found in many items including bicycle and wheelchair tires, toys, some balloons, examining gloves, household gloves, surgical tubing, rubber bands and condoms.

Latex allergy
Latex is derived from the sap of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis. The substance is then processed to increase elasticity, durability and strength.

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What is latex allergy?
The protein in rubber can cause an allergic reaction in some people. This reaction can range from sneezing to anaphylactic shock, which is a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention.

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Latex allergy may cause allergic reactions ranging from sneezing or a runny nose to anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening condition. Your doctor may determine if you have a latex allergy or if you're at risk of developing a latex allergy.

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How is latex allergy diagnosed?
Latex allergy is diagnosed with a thorough medical history, physical exam, and tests.

Latex Allergy Management
The diagnosis of latex allergy is based on the history and diagnostic test results. Sensitization is dectected by skin testing, RASR, ELISA or level of Havea latex specific antibody in the serun.

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Latex Allergy
Patients who are allergic to latex may also be allergic to certain fruits (such as bananas, avocados, chestnuts and kiwi) due to crossreacting elements in these fruits. IgE-Mediated latex allergy clinical manifestations include : ...

Latex allergy
Latex protein from the rubber tree has many uses, especially in the medical environment.

Latex allergy
Introduction
Latex allergy is a reaction to certain proteins found in natural rubber latex, a product manufactured from a milky fluid derived from the rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) found in Africa and Southeast Asia.

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Latex allergy - Latex can trigger allergic contact dermatitis. The skin reaction caused by a latex allergy does not differ significantly from that of irritant latex dermatitis.

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Individuals with a latex allergy may experience a reaction to bananas.
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Babies with spina bifida are at high risk for developing a latex allergy due to exposure to latex from multiple medical and surgical procedures. Precautions are taken by the healthcare team to reduce the baby's exposure to products that contain latex.

A rare disadvantage of latex condoms is that you might have or develop a latex allergy, which may be mild or severe. Symptoms of latex allergy range from mild itching and redness of the skin to life-threatening anaphylactic (allergic) shock.

Recently, a new condition called latex allergy has appeared. People who are allergic to latex can have serious problems if they have to go into surgery.

Latex allergy is seen in 17% to 30% of all hospital employees (Marx 1624). Latex is a natural product and is processed in a manner that retains protein allergens and leaves residual chemicals on latex gloves.

Local allergic reactions at the site of insulin injections are rare, especially with the use of human insulins, but they may still occur in patients with latex allergy because of the natural rubber latex contained in vial stoppers.

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If the child has to be hospitalized, the parents should alert the hospital personnel to the childs allergy to latex.
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