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  • Title: [Natural latex allergy. Primary and secondary prevention in work environment].
    Author: Virey-Griffaton E, Lehucher-Michel MP, Vervloet D.
    Journal: Presse Med; 2000 Feb 12; 29(5):257-62. PubMed ID: 10701408.
    Abstract:
    UNLABELLED: AT RISK GROUPS: The incidence of latex hypersensitivity of latex hypersensitivity has increased over the last decade. The main at-risk groups for developing latex allergy are: health care workers and employees working in latex industries, patients with atopic diathesis and subjects with repeated surgical procedures during childhood. SENSITIZATION: The use of cornstarch powder gloves can sensitize healthy subjects and exacerbate symptoms of allergic patients as the powder spreads the latex allergens into the environment. PRACTICAL ATTITUDE: We propose here some practical recommendations for prevention, both for the general population and for allergic subjects.
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