Latex glove reactions found in a dental school.
When a survey was distributed to students, faculty and staff of a dental school to determine the incidence of latex glove reactions, 15 percent reported adverse reactions to glove use. The most frequently reported symptom was dermatitis, followed by urticaria, sweating, conjunctivitis and rhinitis.
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Department of Diagnostic Sciences/Stomatology, Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas 75246.
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D000328:Adult; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D003233:Conjunctivitis, Allergic / Q000139:chemically induced; D003797:Dental Staff; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005932:Gloves, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007840:Latex / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D012220:Rhinitis / Q000139:chemically induced; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014581:Urticaria / Q000139:chemically induced
D007840:Latex