Prevalence of Latex Sensitization and Allergy among handicapped patients

To determine the prevalence of NRL (natural rubber latex) sensitization and allergy among physically and mentally handicapped patients, we performed a prospective study at the Seishi-Gakuen Child Development Medical Center, Saga-city, Japan.

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Published inJournal of allergy and clinical immunology Vol. 119; no. 1; p. S32
Main Authors Kobayashi, I, Kitsuki, K, Yamamoto, S, Horiuti, T.M, Goldblum, R.M, Hamasaki, Y
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published St. Louis Mosby, Inc 2007
Elsevier Limited
Subjects
Allergies
Allergy and Immunology
Asthma
Hypoxia
Intubation
Patients
Spina bifida
Surgery
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Summary:To determine the prevalence of NRL (natural rubber latex) sensitization and allergy among physically and mentally handicapped patients, we performed a prospective study at the Seishi-Gakuen Child Development Medical Center, Saga-city, Japan.
ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2006.11.144