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[Latex allergy]

M L Pacor1, D Biasi, P Cortina

  • 1Istituto di Clinica Medica, Università, Verona.

Recenti Progressi in Medicina
|March 1, 1995
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Allergic reactions to natural rubber latex are increasing, ranging from localized skin rashes to severe systemic responses like anaphylactic shock. This study highlights the growing frequency of these hypersensitivity reactions, emphasizing the need for awareness, especially in surgical settings.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Dermatology
  • Allergology

Context:

  • Widespread use of natural rubber latex (NRL) products.
  • Increasing reports of allergic reactions to NRL.
  • Previous documentation of contact urticaria to rubber gloves since 1979.

Purpose:

  • To investigate clinical manifestations in patients with hypersensitivity to NRL.
  • To confirm the increasing frequency of immediate hypersensitivity reactions to NRL.
  • To assess the diagnostic utility of skin prick tests and RAST in NRL allergy.

Summary:

  • Twelve patients presented with diverse symptoms including eczema, pruritus, localized urticaria, angioedema, and anaphylactic shock after contact with NRL products.
  • All patients exhibited positive skin prick tests and RAST results for latex.

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  • Three patients were identified as atopic, suggesting a potential predisposition.

    • Impact:

    • Confirms a rising incidence of immediate hypersensitivity reactions to NRL.
    • Underscores the critical importance of recognizing NRL allergy, particularly pre-surgically.
    • Highlights the potential for severe systemic reactions, including anaphylactic shock.