OCCUPATIONAL LATEX ALLERGIES
Overview
Latex gloves have proved effective in preventing transmission of many infectious diseases to health care workers. But for some workers, exposures to latex may result in allergic reactions. Reports of such reactions have increased in recent years--especially among health care workers.
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NIOSH Publications on Latex Allergies
Latex Allergy: A Prevention Guide
NIOSH Publication No. 98-113
Questions and Answers about identifying and preventing latex allergy.
NIOSH ALERT: Preventing Allergic
Reactions to Natural Rubber Latex in the Workplace
NIOSH Publication No. 97-135 (June 1997)
Detailed description of latex allergy including presentation of existing
data and description of six case reports of workers who developed latex
allergy. The document also presents NIOSH recommendations for minimizing
latex-related health problems in workers while protecting them from infectious
materials.
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Other Related Resources
Percutaneous reactivity to natural rubber latex proteins persists in health-care workers following avoidance of natural rubber latex
Clin Exp Allergy, 2007, Sep;37(9):1349-56
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI)
"Tips to Remember" Brochure was created by the Public Education Committee of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI)
Latex allergy topic page.
American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (ACAAI)
AAAAI and ACAAI Joint Statement concerning the use of powdered and non-powdered natural rubber latex gloves.
OSHA
Latex Allergy Site
This OSHA site addresses the recognition, evaluation, controls and compliance
issues surrounding latex allergy.
Latex Allergy Links
Provides a comprehensive, up-to-date listing of latex allergy-related
sites. ELASTIC Inc. is a voluntary, non-profit organization that is dedicated
to the advancement of latex allergy awareness and management as well as
the prevention of future sensitization through education, information
sharing and support.
Latex Allergens
with their predicted physiological roles
World Health Organization-International Union of Immunological Societies
(WHO-IUIS) Registered Latex Allergens listing with links for allergen
nomenclature and sequence database.
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