About The Medical Condition Rubber Latex Allergy

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Rubber Latex Allergy

Rubber Latex Allergy Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Rubber Latex Allergy Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition 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.

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