title: [Latex hypersensitivity, an increasing problem].
abstract: As a result of the frequent use of rubber containing products in medical health care, latex allergy is becoming an increasing problem. Based on a case history of a hospital employee, this paper will discuss the cause and consequences of this specific allergy.
authors.affiliation: Klinische Laboratoria, St. Josephziekenhuis, postbus 7777, 5500 MB Veldhoven.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Ermens
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mol
authors.forename: H L
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Vader
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017575:Gloves, Protective / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000276:immunology; D020315:Latex Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D007073:Immunoglobulin E