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Latex Hypersensitivity

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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.  coord with HYPERSENSITIVITY, IMMEDIATE or HYPERSENSITIVITY, DELAYED if pertinent   
See Also Dermatitis, Allergic Contact; Rubber; Hypersensitivity, Immediate 		Other names Rubber Latex Allergies; Rubber Allergies; Latex Hypersensitivities; Latex Allergies; Hypersensitivities, Latex; Allergy, Rubber Latex; Allergy, Rubber; Allergies, Rubber Latex; Allergies, Rubber; Allergies, Latex; Rubber Latex Allergy; Natural Rubber Latex Allergy; Rubber Allergy; Latex Allergy; Hypersensitivity, Latex; Allergy, Latex
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Ziz m 1 protein, Indian jujube  0   *Allergens *Plant Proteins Latex Hypersensitivity. Clin Exp Immunol 2008 Jun;152(3):464-71
dibenzothiazyl disulfide  120-78-5 Benzothiazole, 2,2'-dithiobis  *Benzothiazoles Latex Hypersensitivity. Probl Khig 1980;5:83

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