Latex allergy: Position Paper

J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2012;22(5):313-30; quiz follow 330.

Abstract

Correct management of latex allergy is essential to ensure adequate care of patients who are allergic to latex, which is ubiquitous in the health care setting. In this Position Paper, the Latex Committee of the Spanish Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology provides guidelines for the management of latex allergy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Allergens / immunology
  • Environmental Exposure
  • Humans
  • Latex / immunology
  • Latex Hypersensitivity / diagnosis*
  • Latex Hypersensitivity / prevention & control
  • Latex Hypersensitivity / therapy

Substances

  • Allergens
  • Latex