Friday, January 18, 2008

RISK FACTORS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF LATEX ALLERGY

1. Occupational exposure to latex (HCW / food handlers)
2. Multiple surgical procedures (patients with spinal bifida / congenital abn)
3. Frequent mucosal exposure to natural latex products (dental/contraceptive)
4. Pre-existing hand eczema
5. Atopy
6. Female
7. Fruit allergy

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