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 in:Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 2007, Vol.119 (1), p.S32-S32
Main Authors: Kobayashi, I, Kitsuki, K, Yamamoto, S, Horiuti, T.M, Goldblum, R.M, Hamasaki, Y
Format: Article
Language:English
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