title: [Latex allergy].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To review the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of latex allergy in the hospital setting, and to establish a list of potentially hazardous drugs.
  
  
  METHODS
  A literature search was performed. A guide about latex-containing drugs (any component) was developed by contacting manufacturers.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The most relevant factor for latex sensitization is exposure extent. Regarding diagnosis the medical history and skin testing are crucial; regarding secondary prevention, identifying the various at-risk groups. Immunotherapy is currently considered a valid option for the management of this condition.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The development of a guide listing latex-containing drugs is essential for the primary prevention of allergic reactions to this substance in hospital.
authors.affiliation: Servicios de Alergología, Complejo Hospitalario de Jaén, C/Del Pais Vasco 12, 3 E 23009 Jaén, Spain. mariantonia_8@yahoo.es
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Navarrete
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Salas
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Palacios
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Marín
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Quiralte
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Florido
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D006801:Humans; D020315:Latex Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations
chemical_list: D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations