Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Latex allergy].

A Valls1, C Y Pascual, M T Caballero

  • 1Servicio de Alergología, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Castellana 261, 28046 Madrid, Spain.

Allergologia Et Immunopathologia
|October 1, 2004
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

3D printed soft surgical planning prototype for a biliary tract rhabdomyosarcoma.

Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials·2020
Same author

Associations between neural injury markers of intrauterine growth-restricted infants and neurodevelopment at 2 years of age.

The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians·2018
Same author

Neural injury markers in intrauterine growth restriction and their relation to perinatal outcomes.

Pediatric research·2017
Same author

IL-8/IL-17 gene variations and the susceptibility to severe viral bronchiolitis.

Epidemiology and infection·2016
Same author

Quality of pulmonary embolism's hospital discharge reports.

Revista clinica espanola·2016
Same author

Diamine oxidase levels in different chronic urticaria phenotypes.

Allergologia et immunopathologia·2015
Same journal

Peach sublingual immunotherapy for lipid transfer protein syndrome.

Allergologia et immunopathologia·2026
Same journal

Gastrointestinal stenosis: an underrecognized complication of CARMIL2 deficiency.

Allergologia et immunopathologia·2026
Same journal

Peach sublingual immunotherapy for lipid transfer protein syndrome.

Allergologia et immunopathologia·2026
Same journal

Vitamin B12 allergy and desensitization.

Allergologia et immunopathologia·2026
Same journal

Chronic HBV infection, stemness pathways, and compromised immune surveillance in HCC development.

Allergologia et immunopathologia·2026
Same journal

Application of FeNO in the diagnostic and therapeutic algorithm of pediatric asthma: From chronic cough and wheeze to personalized management.

Allergologia et immunopathologia·2026
See all related articles

Latex allergy is a growing health concern affecting various populations, including healthcare workers and individuals with specific medical histories. Management focuses on avoidance and substitution, though achieving a latex-free environment presents challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Allergology
  • Occupational Health

Context:

  • Latex allergy is an increasing cause of morbidity and an international health problem.
  • Prevalence in the general population is <1%, but high-risk groups include healthcare workers, rubber industry workers, and patients with specific medical conditions.
  • Risk factors include multiple surgeries (especially in children with spina bifida), atopy, and allergies to certain fruits like kiwi and banana.

Purpose:

  • To review the characteristics, diagnosis, and management of natural latex allergy.
  • To highlight the challenges in avoiding latex exposure due to its widespread use.

Summary:

  • Natural latex allergens' molecular and immunological characteristics have been identified.
  • Symptoms range from contact urticaria to anaphylaxis.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Diagnosis involves clinical history, skin prick tests, and serum-specific IgE measurement.
  • Management primarily involves latex avoidance and substitution, with immunotherapy as a potential alternative for some patients.

    • Impact:

    • Understanding latex allergy is crucial for managing patient and worker health.
    • Effective strategies are needed to mitigate risks associated with ubiquitous latex products.
    • Further research into immunotherapy may offer new treatment avenues.