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Immune System Diseases > Hypersensitivity > Latex Hypersensitivity

Terme préférentiel

Latex Hypersensitivity  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Définition

  • 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.

Concept générique

Synonyme(s)

  • Allergy, Latex
  • Hypersensitivity, Latex
  • Latex Allergy
  • Natural Rubber Latex Allergy
  • Rubber Allergy
  • Rubber Latex Allergy

Traductions

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-MFD9KV3S-1

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RDF/XML TURTLE JSON-LD Date de création 10/06/1998, dernière modification le 25/07/2001