Latex allergy.
The prevalence of IgE mediated natural latex rubber allergy is estimated to be < 1% in the general population, < 17% in medical personnel and approximately 0% in children with spina bifida. We review the definition, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of NLR allergy.
Brehler
Randolf
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Department of Dermatology, University of Münster, Münster, Germany.
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D020315:Latex Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008487:Medical History Taking; D015995:Prevalence; D012882:Skin Tests