Prevalence of skin test reactions to natural rubber latex in hospital personnel in Russia and eastern Europe

Nolte, Hendrik; Babakhin, A A; Babanin, A.; Bakhutashvili, V.; Белоглазов, В. А.; Bezruchenko, O.; Blažienė, Audra; Chuchalin, Alexander; Drannik, G.N.; Endre, L; Хаитов, Р. М.; Khanferyan, R. A.; Kowal, Krzysztof; Kowalski, Marcin; Markov, A. R.; Петров, Р. В.; Puchlik, B.; Rosovenko, A.; Sepiashvili, Revaz; Stepka, Kinsley; Titov, Leonid; Tsybulkina, V.N.; Yashina, L.M.; Zakirova, I.; DuBuske, L.

doi:10.1016/s1081-1206(10)62080-7

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“…This fact has been confirmed by numerous studies reporting increased sensitisation after long term exposure, including increased sensitisation to hymenoptera venom in beekeepers, 4 to latex in hospital personnel, 5 and to laboratory animals' allergens in laboratory workers. 6 The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of sensitisation to grapes, in a population with repeated exposure to grape allergens through direct cutaneous contact as well as through the gastrointestinal tract.…”

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Asymptomatic sensitisation to grapes in a sample of workers in the wine industry: Table 1

Kalogeromitros

Rigopoulos²,

Gregoriou³

et al. 2004

Occup Environ Med

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Aims: To assess the prevalence of sensitisation to grapes (Vitis vinifera var. agiorghitiko) in a population with repeated exposure to grape allergens through direct cutaneous contact as well as through the gastrointestinal tract. Methods: One hundred and twenty subjects were enrolled in each of four groups: grape harvesters, winery workers in selection of grapes, winery workers operating de-stemming/ crushing/pressing machines, and administrative personnel. Sensitisation to grapes was examined by skin prick-to-prick tests with fresh fruit and juice. Results: Eight harvesters and five workers in grape selection had positive reaction to the grapes tested. No machine operators or administrative personnel had positive tests. The likelihood of sensitisation was estimated at 3.7% per year of occupation by logistic regression analysis. None of the employees reported symptoms associated with sensitisation to grapes. Conclusion: Asymptomatic sensitisation to grapes was detected only in workers handling the fruit, suggesting that sensitisation is more likely to occur through cutaneous exposure and/or minor wounding than through the gastrointestinal tract. Prevalence rates were high and the clinical impact needs to be further investigated.

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Asymptomatic sensitisation to grapes in a sample of workers in the wine industry: Table 1

Kalogeromitros

Rigopoulos²,

Gregoriou³

et al. 2004

Occup Environ Med

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“…Some of them had experienced anaphylactic reactions to latex. The low prevalence of latex allergy suggests that lessened exposure to natural latex powdered gloves in HCWs in Russia (Nolte et al, 2002). To assess the allergic risk induced by latex gloves in HCWs, a meta-analysis was carried out under the auspices of the French National Regulatory Authority.…”

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Natural Rubber Latex Allergy

Sell¹,

Visentainer²

2012

Allergic Diseases - Highlights in the Clinic, Mechanisms and Treatment

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Allergic Diseases - Highlights in the Clinic, Mechanisms and Treatment

Pereira¹

2012

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Prevalence of skin test reactions to natural rubber latex in hospital personnel in Russia and eastern Europe

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Asymptomatic sensitisation to grapes in a sample of workers in the wine industry: Table 1

Asymptomatic sensitisation to grapes in a sample of workers in the wine industry: Table 1

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