Prevalence of latex sensitivity and allergy among physicians of a residency program in a children´s hospital of Buenos Aires

Laurino, Eliana F; Lynch, Florencia C; Labanca, Vanesa Denise; Merea, Daniela M Capurro; Iglesias, Cristina M López; Lavrut, Alberto Jorge; Canella, Raúl Címbaro

doi:10.5546/aap.2020.eng.337

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“…An aggregate analysis of 11 epidemiological surveys published between 2006 and 2015, including studies from various countries (also developing countries), showed a significantly lower but still significant prevalence of latex sensitization (5.1%) and latex allergy (4.2%) among healthcare personnel [ 20 ]. A recent Argentine study showed a latex sensitization prevalence of 7.96% (95% confidence interval: 3.70–14.58) among physicians in a children’s hospital [ 21 ]. Latex allergy is an emerging problem in developing countries as well: recent studies reported latex hypersensitivity in 9.1% of healthcare workers in South India [ 22 ] and in 9.2% of Turkish healthcare workers [ 23 ].…”

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Latex Allergy in Children

Arasi,

Barni,

Caminiti

et al. 2023

JCM

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Notwithstanding the efforts made in the last decades to mitigate the consequences of natural rubber latex allergy, this disease continues to be a major health problem, especially in developing countries. The categories of patients with greater and frequent exposure to latex (such as health care professionals and, in the pediatric field, subjects who undergo repeated surgery, e.g., those suffering from spina bifida and urogenital malformations) have an increased risk of developing sensitization and allergy to latex. Herein we provide an overview of the current knowledge and practical recommendations with a focus on epidemiology, diagnostics, and management (including both prevention and therapy) in order to guide a correct recognition and containment of this potentially fatal condition.

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