Latex anaphylaxis in an obstetrics and gynecology physician.
Latex anaphylaxis caused by surgical gloves developed in a physician with a history of urticaria to latex. Standard therapy with epinephrine and fluids was effective. Latex allergy should be included in the differential diagnosis for anaphylaxis in a patient or a physician.
Chen
M D
MD
Department of Obstetrics-Gynecology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048.
Greenspoon
J S
JS
Long
T L
TL
D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D005260:Female; D005932:Gloves, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000276:immunology; D007396:Internship and Residency; D007840:Latex / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009775:Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital; D010820:Physicians
D007840:Latex