title: The latex dilemma: an actual case.
abstract: Health care institutions across the country are dealing with a relatively new phenomenon: staff sensitivity to latex. This article presents the issues involved through an actual case and the response of one institution.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: O'Connor
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Jackson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D017575:Gloves, Protective / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D007840:Latex / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D007840:Latex