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  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Natural rubber latex allergy poses a persistent global health challenge.
  • High-risk populations include healthcare professionals and pediatric patients with conditions requiring repeated surgeries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of current knowledge on latex allergy.
  • To offer practical recommendations for diagnosis and management.
  • To guide the recognition and containment of latex allergy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of epidemiology, diagnostics, and management strategies.
  • Synthesis of current knowledge and practical recommendations.
  • Focus on prevention and therapy for latex allergy.

Main Results:

  • Latex allergy continues to be a major health problem, especially in developing countries.
  • Increased risk observed in healthcare professionals and pediatric patients with specific medical conditions.
  • Current knowledge and recommendations are synthesized for practical application.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management and containment of latex allergy require updated knowledge and practical guidelines.
  • Addressing latex allergy is crucial for protecting high-risk populations.
  • Continued efforts are needed to mitigate the consequences of natural rubber latex allergy.