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  • Dermatology
  • Allergology
  • Geriatrics

Background:

  • Latex allergy prevalence varies widely (3-64%) across different populations.
  • Elderly individuals have not been previously identified as a population at risk for latex allergy.
  • Limited research exists on latex allergy specifically within the elderly demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of latex allergy in an elderly population.
  • To determine if elderly individuals represent a previously unrecognized risk group for latex sensitization.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective observational study was conducted.
  • The study included 88 elderly patients from a center of Dermatology and Allergology.
  • Diagnostic tests for latex allergy were performed on the participants.

Main Results:

  • Latex positivity was detected in 11.4% of the elderly patients studied.
  • This indicates a significant prevalence of latex sensitization in this demographic.

Conclusions:

  • The study identified an 11.4% prevalence of latex sensitization among elderly patients.
  • Latex allergy is a growing concern that can manifest at any age.
  • Elderly patients should be considered an additional risk category for latex allergy.