Prevalence of Latex Allergy among Healthcare Workers in Izmir (Turkey)

Köse, Şükran; Mandıracıoğlu, Aliye; Tatar, Bengü; Gül, Selma; Erdem, Mehmet Remzi

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“…However, natural rubber latex contains fifteen proven allergenic proteins (Hev b1 to Hev b15), which can elicit a hypersensitive immune response in the latexresponsive population and may lead to death if severe (anaphylaxis). The outbreak of latex allergy in the late 1980s and 1990s among healthcare workers [4][5][6][7] has drawn great attention from biomedical researchers, clinicians, and occupation safety regulatory agencies, and thus far, millions of affected individuals have been identified. Data published in the early 21 st century have shown that approximately 10%-17% healthcare workers [8][9][10][11] and as much as 73% patients with spina bifida 8,11,12 ) have been diagnosed with latex allergy.…”

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Current prevalence rate of latex allergy: Why it remains a problem?

McIntosh

Liu

2016

Journal of Occupational Health

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Objectives: This article aims to review the current prevalence rate of latex allergy among healthcare workers, susceptible patients, and the general public, and to investigate why latex is still a ubiquitous occupational health hazard. Methods: Scientific publications on PubMed, particularly those published within the last five years, and current regulations from agencies such as Food and Drug Administration (FDA) were reviewed. Consumer and commercial products that may contain latex were also surveyed. Results: Approximately 12 million tons of natural rubber latex is produced annually and is widely used to manufacture millions of consumer and commercial products. Only limited number of latex-derived products have been approved and regulated by government agencies, such as FDA, whereas the majority of finished products do not label whether they contain latex. Owing to millions of unidentifiable products containing latex and many routes for exposure to latex, preventing contact with latex allergens and reducing the prevalence of latex allergy are more difficult than expected. Reported data suggest that the average prevalence of latex allergy worldwide remains 9.7%, 7.2%, and 4.3% among healthcare workers, susceptible patients, and general population, respectively. Conclusions: Latex-derived products are ubiquitous, and latex allergy remains a highly prevalent health risk in many occupations and to the general population. Developing alternative materials and increasing the ability to identify and label latex-derived products will be practicable approaches to effectively control the health risks associated with latex.

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Current prevalence rate of latex allergy: Why it remains a problem?

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Liu

2016

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“…Additionally, our study revealed concentration changes during the work practice. A skin allergy is confirmed on about 15% and non-cutaneous allergy in about 4% of subjects, indicating that, apart from contact to the skin, the respiratory exposure plays an important role on the latex sensitization [5,14,15].…”

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Hypersensitivity to Natural Rubber Latex Gloves among Albanian Dental Students: The Role of Exposure Duration

Bakiri

Kraja

Skenderaj

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International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences Research

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Latex allergy is a common occupational disease among healthcare workers who use latex gloves. The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of allergy to latex gloves among dental students and the role of exposure duration in latex allergy. In this prospective study, a total of 240 students completed a self-administered questionnaire aiming at providing information about glove, working habits, signs and symptoms related to glove use, precautions taken to minimize it, etc. The challenge and patch tests were performed through latex gloves, and skin prick test with commercial extracts. The questionnaire items and diagnostic tests revealed that one-fourth of subjects were suspicious for latex gloves hypersensitivity. Their mean value for skin reactions like contact urticaria, irritant or allergic dermatitis was between 10% and 14%, while for non-cutaneous symptoms the mean value was under 5%. The average latex exposure (in hours) is estimated to be about 214±71 (SE), with a maximum of 11500 hours. The correlation between studied variables and the time exposure to latex gloves revealed weak to moderate relations with respect to reported latex allergy, eczematous reactions, hand erythema after glove wearing, irritant reactions during wash/washout procedures, concentration oscillations during usage of latex gloves, or dyspnea attack during latex exposure. Due to the relationship between allergic reactions to latex gloves and some medical histories during school practice, it seems to be necessary to undergo pre-matriculation evaluation and periodic health surveillance of dental students. 2017 Vol.4, No.3, pp.45-49 ISSN(e): 2313-2752 ISSN(p): 2313-7746 DOI: 10.18488/journal.9.2017.43.45.49 © 2017 Contribution/Originality: AB designed the questionnaire, assisted students to complete them, conducted diagnostic tests and collected the data; DK and SS coordinated and helped with the study design and conduction; DM assisted on students' enrollment in the study and helped with the study design from the stomatological perspective; EP assisted on statistical analysis of the data; ÇM coordinated the students' enrollment in the study; AR assisted on manuscript copyediting, EÇM drafted the manuscript. International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences Research

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“…UFPR 4(2): 83-86 Abr-jun/2017 85 apresenta alergia ao látex, à p-fenilenodiamina e ao tiuram mix. Assim, a maioria das reações ao látex provém da exposição aos produtos com o látex tratado com amônia 13,14 , em especial nos profissionais da área de saúde, que são o grupo mais afetado devido ao frequente uso de luvas de látex para a prevenção de doenças infecciosas transmissíveis desde 1980 [1][2][3] . Estima-se que a prevalência de alergia ao látex para este grupo seja de 9,7%, contrastando com 4,3% para a população em geral 4 .…”

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“…Entre o grupo mais afetados estão os profissionais da área da saúde, principalmente aqueles com exposição contínua a luvas de látex e atópicos [1][2][3] . Estima-se que a prevalência de alergia ao látex para este grupo seja de 9,7%, contrastando com 4,3% para a população em geral 4 .…”

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Alergia Ao Látex Com Reação Cruzada a Frutas E Amendoim

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RESUMOIntrodução: A alergia ao látex é manifestação crescente em profissionais da área da saúde, com grande impacto laboral e na qualidade de vida. Sua prevalência vem crescendo e estima-se que 9,7% dos profissionais de saúde possam ser afetados. Objetivos: O presente relato tem como objetivo discutir sensibilização ao látex-frutas em trabalhadores da área de saúde, devido à alta prevalência nesse grupo de indivíduos. Relato de Caso: Paciente feminina, 58 anos, técnica de enfermagem cirúrgica, com lesões crônicas nas mãos, confirmada laboratorialmente e diagnosticada com alergia ao látex, e posterior desenvolvimento de alergia a frutas, também confirmada por exames laboratoriais. A paciente foi então remanejada para atividade fora do ambiente cirúrgico com melhora das lesões. Conclusões: A identificação e o manejo da alergia ao látex-frutas são essenciais para evitar complicações possivelmente letais como quadros anafiláticos e melhorar a qualidade de vida dos indivíduos afetados através de uma readaptação profissional adequada.Descritores: Alergia ao látex; Reação cruzada; Frutas; Amendoim;ABSTRACT Introduction: The latex allergy is an increasing manifestation between health care professionals that has a great impact in work and life quality of these individuals. The prevalence of this disease keeps growing and it is estimated that 9,7% of the health care workers can be affected. Objectives: The present report has as objective discuss the latex-fruits sensibilization in health care professionals, given the high prevalence in this group of individuals. Case Report: Female patient, 58 years, nurse technician, with chronic lesions on both hands, diagnosed and confirmed through laboratorial studies with latex allergy, and posterior development of fruit allergy, also confirmed with laboratorial studies. The patient was then relocated to another activity, outside the surgical environment, with remission of the lesions. Conclusions: The identification and management of the latex-fruits allergy are essential to avoid potential lethal complications as anaphylactic reactions and to improve the life quality of the individuals through an adequate professional rehabilitation.

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Prevalence of Latex Allergy among Healthcare Workers in Izmir (Turkey)

Cited by 22 publications

References 26 publications

Current prevalence rate of latex allergy: Why it remains a problem?

Current prevalence rate of latex allergy: Why it remains a problem?

Hypersensitivity to Natural Rubber Latex Gloves among Albanian Dental Students: The Role of Exposure Duration

Alergia Ao Látex Com Reação Cruzada a Frutas E Amendoim

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