Pathologic Function
latex allergy
la·tex al·ler·gy [ ley-teks al-er-jee ]
Subclass of:
Hypersensitivity
Definitions related to latex allergy:
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An allergic reaction to the proteins found in natural rubber.Harvard Dictionary of Health TermsHarvard Medical Publishing, 2011
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Latex allergy is an IgE-mediated immediate hypersensitivity response to natural rubber latex (NRL) protein with a variety of clinical signs ranging from contact urticaria, angioedema, asthma, and anaphylaxis.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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Latex is a milky fluid that comes from the tropical rubber tree. Hundreds of everyday products contain latex. Repeated exposure to a protein in natural latex can make you more likely to develop a latex allergy. If your immune system detects the protein, a reaction can start in minutes. You could get a rash or asthma. In rare cases you could have a severe reaction called anaphylaxis. Your doctor may use a physical exam and skin and blood tests to diagnose it. There are medicines to treat a reaction, but it is best to try to avoid latex. Common latex products include Gloves; Condoms; Balloons; Rubber bands; Shoe soles; Pacifiers. You can find latex-free versions of these products.MedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(latex hypersensitivity) 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.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Allergy to natural rubber latex is common and serious in children and adults. Latex is the milky fluid derived from the lactiferous cells of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis.WebMD, 2019
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Latex allergy is a reaction to certain proteins found in natural rubber latex, a product made from the rubber tree. If you have a latex allergy, your body mistakes latex for a harmful substance.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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