Abstract

GASPAR, Ângela  and  FARIA, Emília. Latex allergy. Rev Port Imunoalergologia [online]. 2012, vol.20, n.3, pp.173-192. ISSN 0871-9721.

Latex allergy is an important health problem in selected population groups, called risk groups. Early identification and establishmentof preventive measures and treatment are essential in order to ensure correct management of patients who areallergic to latex, which is ubiquitous in the health care setting. This article reviews several aspects of this pathology, from prevalence,risk groups, latex allergens, clinical manifestations, cross -reactivity, latex -fruit syndrome, to diagnosis, prevention and treatment approach

Keywords : Allergens; diagnosis; guidelines; latex allergy; latex -fruit syndrome; prevention; specific imunotherapy.

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