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LYC: What 4 main groups of patients are at high risk for developing rubber latex allergy?

Posted by James Bond (aka Igor) (aka Igor) Jan 4 '10, 23:02

(I guess I could have done a poll but I don't how many people know this off hand)

1)Atopic dermatitis patients
2)Patients with allergies to certain fruits
Which fruits?
Avocado
Bananas
Chestnuts
Kiwis
3)Patients that frequently use latex
4)Patients with multiple surgeries the first year of life
Especially neonates with what condition?
Spina bifida

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There's a hidden complexity to this, there are various ways of making the condoms/gloves that can trigger a nasty reaction - zeitgeist Jan 4, 23:41
doctors? -- nm - fatsquatch Jan 4, 23:21 1
- I would image so. Vinyl gloves are pretty cool. -- nm - James Bond (aka Igor) Jan 4, 23:24
I was going to say hookers and johns -- nm - Trisha Jan 4, 23:10 1
- Wouldn't they fall under 3)Patients that frequently use latex? :) -- nm - MojaveMeg Jan 4, 23:25

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