Latex Hypersensitivity
Synonyms
Allergies, Latex
Allergies, Rubber
Allergies, Rubber Latex
Allergy, Latex
Allergy, Rubber
Allergy, Rubber Latex
Hypersensitivities, Latex
Hypersensitivity, Latex
Latex Allergies
Latex Allergy
Latex Hypersensitivities
Natural Rubber Latex Allergy
Rubber Allergies
Rubber Allergy
Rubber Latex Allergies
Rubber Latex Allergy
Allergic reaction to products containing processed natural rubber latex such as rubber gloves, condoms, catheters, dental dams, balloons, and sporting equipment. Both T-cell mediated (HYPERSENSITIVITY, DELAYED) and IgE antibody-mediated (HYPERSENSITIVITY, IMMEDIATE) allergic responses are possible. Delayed hypersensitivity results from exposure to antioxidants present in the rubber; immediate hypersensitivity results from exposure to a latex protein.