LATEX SENSITIVITY

Howell, M.D., Weissman, D.N., and Jean, M.B., Latex sensitization by dermal exposure can lead to airway hyperreactivity, Int. Arch. Allergy Immunol., 128, 204, 2002. 

Latex sensitivity Administer with caution to patients with a possible history of latex sensitivity packaging may contain dry natural rubber. 

Liss GM, Sussman GL. Latex sensitization Occupational versus general population prevalence rates. Am J Ind Med 1999 35 19 200. 

Table 3.Trace of Cl in NR film prepared from irradiated NR latex, sensitizer CCl 10 mg/g NR, n—BA lO mg/g NR...

Zaza S, Reeder JM, Charles LE, Jarvis WR (1994) Latex sensitivity among perioperative nurses. AORN J 60 806-812 Zugerman C (1990) Chloracne. Clinical manifestations and etiology. Dermatol Clin 8 209-213... 

Sorva R, M inen-Kiljunen S, Suvilehto K, Juntunen-Backman K, Haahtela T (1995) Latex allergy in children with no known risk factor for latex sensitization. Pediatr Allergy Immunol 6 36-38... 

In the last few years, sensitizations to latex proteins have been found with increasing frequency (Rustemeyer et al. 1994 Wrangsjo et al. 1994 Munksgaard et al. 1996 Field 1997). In particular, powdered, natural latex gloves are considered to cause latex sensitization by exposure to aerosolized natural latex proteins (Field 1997)- Notably, powder contamination of dental implant sites may impair the long-term results and success of dental clinical procedures (Field 1997). 

The first work concerning the generic capture of the nucleic acids was completed by using the affinity chromatography s columns (silica-based columns) and recently polymer particles such as stimuli-responsive latexes (sensitive to the pH, salinity, and the temperature). 

The history of the development of condoms precedes a review of the use of natural latex mbber condoms, with details of some of the problems encountered by users, and the subsequent development of a polyurethane condom by London International Group. The use of condoms for both pregnancy prevention and as a barrier to sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS, is discussed, and the effectiveness of both latex and PU for this purpose. The use of polyurethane condoms as an alternative to latex by those experiencing latex sensitivity, either due to the protein in the rubber or vulcanising agents is proposed, since polyurethane has been shown to be non-allergenic. Test methods for condoms are examined, and results of in-use studies of the Avanti condom made from Duron brand PU are discussed. 3 refs. 

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