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L Conde-Salazar1, M E Gatica, L Barco

  • 1Division of Occupational Dermatology, National Institute of Occupational Medicine, Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal, Madrid, Spain.

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|December 21, 2002
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Construction workers show a high incidence of latex allergy, similar to healthcare workers. Many cases of allergic contact urticaria from latex also involved concurrent hypersensitivity to rubber chemicals.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Allergology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Latex allergy is a significant occupational health concern.
  • Construction workers are frequently exposed to rubber products.
  • Previous studies have focused on healthcare workers' latex allergy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of latex allergy in construction workers.
  • To investigate the types of latex hypersensitivity in this population.
  • To explore potential co-factors in latex sensitization.

Main Methods:

  • Study included 230 construction workers from 1996-2000.
  • Patch testing with standard and rubber series, and prick testing for latex were performed.
  • Latex-specific IgE levels were measured in relevant cases.

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Main Results:

  • 16 patients (7.0%) had a positive prick test to latex.
  • 14 patients (6.1%) were diagnosed with allergic contact urticaria from latex (ACUL).
  • 9 of these 14 patients showed positive reactions to rubber chemicals, suggesting concurrent Type IV hypersensitivity.

Conclusions:

  • The incidence of latex allergic contact urticaria in construction workers is comparable to healthcare workers.
  • Concurrent Type IV hypersensitivity to rubber chemicals may play a role in latex sensitization.
  • Occupational allergic contact dermatitis to rubber chemicals could precede latex allergy.