title: Latex allergy in patients with myelodysplasia and in health care providers: a double jeopardy.
abstract: Latex-associated allergic reactions have been increasingly reported since first recognized as a potential problem. Allergic reactions are discussed, nonlatex products suggested, and preventative efforts outlined.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Meeropol
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Leger
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Frost
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control; D007223:Infant; D007840:Latex / Q000009:adverse effects; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control; D016135:Spinal Dysraphism / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D007840:Latex