RT Book, Section
A1 Anvari, Sara
A1 Riedl, Marc A.
A2 Kline, Mark W.
SR Print(0)
ID 1182931936
T1 Latex Allergy
T2 Rudolph's Pediatrics, 23e
YR 2018
FD 2018
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9781259588594
LK accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1182931936
RD 2024/04/19
AB The  major  source  of  natural  rubber  is  derived  from  the  latex,  or  milky  sap,  of  the  tree  Hevea  brasiliensis.  Latex  is  a  ubiquitous  natural  resource  found  in  a  variety  of  occupational  and  domestic  commercial  products.  Latex  hypersensitivity  has  become  a  significant  medical  concern  in  the  last  several  decades  among  patients  and  healthcare  providers.  The  apparent  increased  prevalence  of  latex  allergy  during  the  last  few  decades  is  due  in  part  to  the  widespread  use  of  latex  gloves  to  prevent  transmission  of  bloodborne  pathogens  such  as  human  immunodeficiency  virus  (HIV).  The  frequent  use  of  latex-containing  materials  within  the  healthcare  system  generates  concern  and  anxiety  in  individuals  with  adverse  reactions  to  latex.  True  latex  allergy  can  cause  serious  complications,  including  death.  This  chapter  will  provide  an  overview  of  the  epidemiology,  pathogenesis,  clinical  manifestations,  diagnosis,  treatment,  and  prevention  of  latex  of  allergy.