title: [Latex allergy].
abstract: An avalanche-like increase of the cases with LA during the last decades is being noticed. The pathogenesis of LA is considered, the main latex allergens are characterized and their sources are presented in details. The risk factors and risk groups for the occurrence of LA are described, as well as the clinical presentation of the disease in its different expressions. The diagnostic methods for confirmation of LA are enumerated and evaluated. The significance of prevention is emphasized.
authors.forename: Zh
authors.initials: Zh
authors.lastname: Mileva
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D020315:Latex Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors