Latex Hypersensitivity
| Medical Definition: |
Allergic reaction to products containing processed natural rubber latex such as rubber gloves, condoms, catheters, dental dams, balloons, and sporting equipment. Both T-cell mediated (HYPERSENSITIVITY, DELAYED) and IgE antibody-mediated (HYPERSENSITIVITY, IMMEDIATE) allergic responses are possible. Delayed hypersensitivity results from exposure to antioxidants present in the rubber; immediate hypersensitivity results from exposure to a latex protein. |
| Guide Notes: |
coord with HYPERSENSITIVITY, IMMEDIATE or HYPERSENSITIVITY, DELAYED if pertinent |
| Previously Indexed: |
Hypersensitivity (1988-1998),Hypersensitivity, Immediate (1989-1998),Latex (1987-1998),Rubber (1986-1998) |
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