Background: Latex obtained from natural rubber has been used in the operating theatre in various forms and devices for decades. Natural rubber is a known allergen causing Type I and IV hypersensitivity reactions. Latex allergy is now a known occupational hazard amongst health care workers especially those working in the operating theatre and certain high risk categories of patients. The National Institue of health(NIOSH) has laid down guidelines for minimizing latex related health problems.
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2022: 6.012
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