title: Latex allergy: creating a safe environment.
abstract: Latex allergy is a serious problem for health care providers and the general public. Understanding the problem and following several simple suggestions can safeguard patients and workers in health care settings.
authors.affiliation: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA.
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Gehring
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ring
mesh_terms: D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D020315:Latex Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D017751:Safety Management; D012648:Self Care