title: Latex allergy: the downside of standard precautions.
abstract: An increased use of gloves has escalated the incidence of latex sensitivity. Health care workers must be aware of the potential for allergy and limit contact as much as possible. Reactions to natural rubber latex can vary from minor redness to anaphylactic shock.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Evangelisto
mesh_terms: D005932:Gloves, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D007840:Latex / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D016635:Universal Precautions
chemical_list: D007840:Latex