The implications of latex allergy in healthcare settings.
Latex allergy is on the increase. This paper focuses on how sensitization can occur and the use of latex gloves. Implications for the healthcare setting are addressed and recommendations made focusing on glove usage.
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D005932:Gloves, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D020315:Latex Hypersensitivity / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016272:Occupational Health