Identification and practical management of latex allergy in occupational settings

References

• Stern G. Uberempfi ndlichkeit gegen Kaustchuck als Urasche von Urticaria und Quinckeschem Odem. Klin Wochenschrift 1927;6:1096-7
   Google Scholar
• Nutter AF. Contact urticaria to rubber. Br J Dermatol 1979;101:597-8
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Ranta PM, Ownby DR. A review of natural-rubber latex allergy in health care workers. Clin Infect Dis 2004;38:252-6
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Ownby DR. A history of latex allergy. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2002;110(Suppl 2):S27-32
   Google Scholar
• Tarlo SM, Easty A, Eubanks K, et al. Outcomes of a natural rubber latex control program in an Ontario teaching hospital. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2001;108:628-33
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Allmers H, Schmengler J, Skudlik C. Primary prevention of natural rubber latex in the German health care system through education and intervention. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2002;110:318-23
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Liss GM, Sussman GL. Latex sensitization: occupational versus general population prevalence rates. Am J Ind Med 1999;35:196-200
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Meade BJ, Weissman DN, Beezhold DH. Latex allergy: past and present. Int Immunopharmacol 2002;2:225-38
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Proietti L, Gueli G, La Rocca G, et al. Latex allergy prevalence and atopy in 1300 health care workers. Recenti Prog Med 2005;96:478-82
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Amarasekera M, Rathnamalala N, Samaraweera S, et al. Prevalence of latex allergy among healthcare workers. Int J Occup Med Environ Health 2010;23:391-6
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Bousquet J, Flahault A, Vandenplas O, et al. Natural rubber latex allergy among health care workers: A systematic review of the evidence. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2006;118:447-54
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Galindo MJ, Quirce S, Garcia OL. Latex allergy in primary care providers. J Investig Allergol Immunol 2011;21:459-65
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Phaswana SM, Naidoo S. The prevalence of latex sensitisation and allergy and associated risk factors among healthcare workers using hypoallergenic latex gloves at King Edward VIII Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2013;3(12):e002900
   Google Scholar
• Liu QL, He XZ, Liang K, et al. Prevalence and risk factors for latex glove allergy among female clinical nurses: a multicenter questionnaire study in China. Int J Occup Environ Health 2013;19:29-34
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Hamann CP, Rodgers PA, Sullivan KM. Prevalence of type I natural rubber latex allergy among dental hygienists. J Dent Hyg 2005;79:7
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Vangveeravong M, Sirikul J, Daengsuwan T. Latex allergy in dental students: a cross-sectional study. J Med Assoc Thai 2011;94(Suppl 3):S1-8
   Google Scholar
• Moghtaderi M, Farjadian S, Momeni Z, et al. Natural latex sensitization and respiratory function among workers in latex glove factories: a pilot study. J Occup Environ Hyg 2012;9:D183-5
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Chaiear N, Sadhra S, Jones M, et al. Sensitisation to natural rubber latex: An epidemiological study of workers exposed during tapping and glove manufacture in Thailand. Occup Environ Med 2001;58:386-91
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Büyüköztürk S, Kardeş B, Erden S, et al. Latex allergy in a glove plant. Allergy 2000;55:196-7
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• de Groot H, Patiwael JA, de Jong N, et al. Research into sensitization and allergies to latex: results after 10 years of the use of powder-free latex gloves. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2013;157:A5835
   Google Scholar
• Nienhaus A, Kromark K, Raulf-Heimsoth M, et al. Outcome of occupational latex allergy–work ability and quality of life. PLoS One 2008;3:e3459
   Google Scholar
• Merget R, van Kampen V, Sucker K, et al. The German experience 10 years after the latex epidemic: need for further preventive measures in healthcare employees with latex allergy. Int Arch Occup Environ Health 2010;83:895-903
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Larese Filon F, Bochdanovits L, Capuzzo C, et al. Ten years incidence of natural rubber latex sensitization and symptoms in a prospective cohort of health care workers using non-powdered latex gloves 2000-2009. Int Arch Occup Environ Health 2014;87:463-9
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Dulon M, Peters C, Wendeler D, et al. Trends in occupational airway diseases in German hairdressers: Frequency and causes. Am J IndMed 2011;54:486-93
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Walters GI, Kirkham A, McGrath EE, et al. Twenty years of SHIELD: decreasing incidence of occupational asthma in the West Midlands, UK? Occup Environ Med 2015;72:304-10
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Stocks SJ, McNamee R, Turner S, et al. Assessing the impact of national level interventions on workplace respiratory disease in the UK: part 1-changes in workplace exposure legislation and market forces. Occup Environ Med 2013;70:476-82
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Paris C, Ngatchou-Wandji J, Luc A, et al. Work-related asthma in France: recent trends for the period 2001-2009. Occup Environ Med 2012;69:391-7
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Allmers H, Schmengler J, John SM. Decreasing incidence of occupational contact urticaria caused by natural rubber latex allergy in German health care workers. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2004;114:347-51
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Lowenstein H. Quantitative immunoelectrophoretic methods as a tool for the analysis and isolation of allergens. Prog Allergy 1978;25:1-62
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Yeang HY, Cheong KF, Sunderasan E, et al. The 14.6 kd rubber elongation factor (Hev b 1) and 24 kd (Hev b 3) rubber particle proteins are recognized by IgE from patients with spina bifida and latex allergy. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1996;98:628-39
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Wagner B, Krebitz M, Buck D, et al. Cloning, expression, and characterization of recombinant Hev b 3, a Hevea brasiliensis protein associated with latex allergy in patients with spina bifida. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1999;104:1084-92
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Alenius H, Kalkkinen N, Lukka M, et al. Purification and partial aminoacid sequencing of a 27-kDa natural rubber allergen recognized by latex-allergic children with spina bifida. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 1995;106:258-62
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Palosuo T, Lehto M, Kotovuori A, et al. Latex allergy: low prevalence of immunoglobulin E to highly purified proteins Hev b 2 and Hev b 13. Clin Exp Allergy 2007;37:1502-11
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Banerjee B, Kanitpong K, Fink JN, et al. Unique and shared IgE epitopes of Hev b 1 and Hev b 3 in latex allergy. Mol Immunol 2000;37:789-98
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Bernstein DI, Biagini RE, Karnani R, et al. In vivo sensitization to purified Hevea brasiliensis proteins in health care workers sensitized to natural rubber latex. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2003;111:610-16
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Slater JE, Vedvick T, Arthur-Smith A, et al. Identification, cloning, and sequence of a major allergen (Hev b 5) from natural rubber latex (Hevea brasiliensis). J Biol Chem 1996;271:25394-9
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Raulf-Heimsoth M, Rihs HP, Rozynek P, et al. Quantitative analysis of IgE reactivity profiles in patients allergic or sensitized to natural rubber latex. Clin Exp Allergy 2007;37:1657-67
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Lundberg M, Chen Z, Rihs HP, et al. Recombinant spiked allergen extract. Allergy 2001;56:794-5
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Beezhold DH, Hickey VL, Slater JE, et al. Human IgEbinding epitopes of the latex allergen Hev b 5. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1999;103:1166-72
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Raulf-Heimsoth M, Rozynek P, Brüning T, et al. Characterization of B- and T-cell responses and HLA-DR4 binding motifs of the latex allergen Hev b 6.01 (prohevein) and its post-transcriptionally formed proteins Hev b 6.02 and Hev b 6.03. Allergy 2004;59:724-33
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Kurup VP, Yeang HY, Sussman GL, et al. Detection of immunoglobulin antibodies in the sera of patients using purified latex allergens. Clin Exp Allergy 2000;30:359-69
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Yagami A, Suzuki K, Saito H, et al. Hev b 6.02 is the most important allergen in health care workers sensitized occupationally by natural rubber latex gloves. Allergol Int 2009;58:347-55
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Blanco C, Diaz-Perales A, Collada C, et al. Class I chitinases as potential panallergens involved in the latex-fruit syndrome. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1999;103:507-13
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Rihs HP, Raulf-Heimsoth M. Natural rubber latex allergens: characterization and evaluation of their allergenic capacity. New Horiz Allergy 2003;3:1-8
   Google Scholar
• Yeang HY. Prevalence of latex allergy may be vastly overestimated when determined by in vitro assays. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2001;87:164-5
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Nieto A, Mazon A, Boquete M, et al. Assessment of profilin as an allergen for latex-sensitized patients. Allergy 2002;57:776-84
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Quercia O, Stefanini GF, Scardovi A, et al. Patients monosensitised to Hev b 8 (Hevea brasiliensis latex profilin) may safely undergo major surgery in a normal (non-latex safe) environment. Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol 2009;41:112-16
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Wagner S, Breiteneder H, Simon-Nobbe B, et al. Hev b 9, an enolase and a new crossreactive allergen from hevea latex and molds. Purification, characterization, cloning and expression. Eur J Biochem 2000;267:7006-14
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Rihs HP, Chen Z, Rozynek P, et al. Allergenicity of rHev b 10 (manganese-superoxide dismutase). Allergy 2001;56:85-6
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Rihs HP, Ruëff F, Lundberg M, et al. Relevance of the recombinant lipid transfer protein of Hevea brasiliensis: IgE-binding reactivity in fruit-allergic adults. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2006;97:643-9
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Ebo DG, Hagendorens MM, De Knop KJ, et al. Component resolved diagnosis from latex allergy by microarray. Clin Exp Allergy 2009;40:348-58
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Kurup VP, Sussman GL, Yeang HY, et al. Specific IgE response to purified and recombinant allergens in latex allergy. Clin Mol Allergy 2005;3:11
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Rouge P, Culerrier R, Campistron M, et al. Allergenicity of Hev b 13, a major esterase allergen in natural rubber latex (Hevea brasiliensis) allergy, does not only depend on its carbohydrate moiety. Mol Immunol 2010;47:871-7
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Yeang HY, Arif SA, Raulf-Heimsoth M, et al. Hev b 5 and Hev b 13 as allergen markers to estimate the allergenic potency of latex gloves. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2004;114:593-8
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Lee MF, Chen YH, Lin HC, et al. Identification of Hevamine and Hev b 1 as major latex allergens in Taiwan. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2005;139:38-44
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Wagner B, Buck D, Hafner C, et al. Hev b7 is a Hevea brasiliensis protein associated with latex allergy in children with spina bifida. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2001;108:621-7
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Peixinho C, Tavares-Ratado P, Tomás MR, et al. Latex allergy: new insights to explain different sensitization profiles in different risk groups. Br J Dermatol 2008;159:132-6
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Kean T, McNally M. Latex hypersensitivity: A closer look at considerations for dentistry. J Can Dent Assoc 2009;75:279-82
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Spina A, Levine HJ. Latex allergy: a review for the dental professional. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod 1999;87:5-11
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Nainar SM. Dental management of children with latex allergy. Int J Paediatr Dent 2001;11:322-6
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Hamann CP, DePaola LG, Rodgers PA. Occupation-related allergies in dentistry. J Am Dent Assoc 2005;136:500-10
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Lind ML, Johnsson S, Lidén C, et al. The influence of hydrogen peroxide on the permeability of protective gloves to resorcinol in hairdressing. Contact Dermat 2015;72(1):33-9
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Brown RH, Schauble JF, Hamilton RG. Prevalence of latex allergy among anesthesiologists: Identification of sensitized but asymptomatic individuals. Anesthesiology 1998;89:292-9
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Toda M, Ono SJ. Genomics and proteomics of allergic disease. Immunology 2002;106:1-10
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Brown RH, Hamilton RG, Mintz M, et al. Genetic predisposition to latex allergy: role of interleukin 13 and interleukin 18. Anesthesiology 2005;102:496-502
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Rihs HP, Lotz A, Ruëff F, et al. Impact of interleukin-13 and -18 promoter polymorphisms in health care workers with natural rubber latex allergy. J Toxicol Environ Health A 2012;75:515-24
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• van der Pouw Kraan TC, van Veen A, Boeije LC, et al. An IL-13 promoter polymorphism associated with increased risk of allergic asthma. Genes Immun 1999;1:61-5
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Kruse S, Kuehr J, Moseler M, et al. Polymorphisms in the IL 18 gene are associated with specific sensitization to common allergens and allergic rhinitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2003;111:117-22
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Cullinan P, Brown R, Field A, et al. Latex allergy. a position paper of the british society of allergy and clinical immunology. Clin Exp Allergy 2003;33:1484-99
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Siracusa A, Folletti I, Gerth van Wijk R, et al. Occupational anaphylaxis - An EAACI task force consensus statement. Allergy 2015;70:141-52
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Doutre MS. Occupational contact urticaria and protein contact dermatitis. Eur J Dermatol 2005;15:419-24
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Bourrain JL. Occupational contact urticaria. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 2006;30:39-46
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Cabañes N, Igea JM, de la Hoz B, et al. Latex allergy: Position Paper. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2012;22:313-30
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Moscato G, Pala G, Barnig C, et al. EAACI consensus statement for investigation of work-related asthma in nonspecialized centres. Allergy 2012;67:491-501
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Fish JE. Occupational asthma and rhinoconjunctivitis induced by natural rubber latex exposure. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2002;110:S75-81
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Dobashi K, Akiyama K, Usami A, et al. Japanese guideline for occupational allergic diseases 2014. Allergol Int 2014;63:421-42
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Baur X. A compendium of causative agents of occupational asthma. J Occup Med Toxicol 2013;8:15
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Sampson HA, Muñoz-Furlong A, Campbell RL, et al. Second symposium on the definition and management of anaphylaxis: summary report second national institute of allergy and infectious disease food allergy and anaphylaxis network symposium. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2006;117:391-7
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Lieberman P, Nicklas RA, Oppenheimer J, et al. The diagnosis and management of anaphylaxis practice parameter: 2010 Update. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2010;126:477-80
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Spaner D, Dolovich J, Tarlo S, et al. Hypersensitivity to natural latex. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1989;83:1135-7
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Jaeger D, Kleinhans D, Czuppon AB, et al. Latex-specific proteins causing immediate-type cutaneous, nasal, bronchial, and systemic reactions. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1992;9:501-7
   Google Scholar
• Dieguez MC, Pulido Z, de la Hoz B, et al. Latex allergy in healthcare workers: An epidemiological study in a Spanish hospital. Allergy Asthma Proc 2007;28:564-70
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Muraro A, Roberts G, Worm M, et al. Anaphylaxis: guidelines from the european academy of allergy and clinical immunology. Allergy 2014;69:1026-45
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Beezhold DH, Sussman GL, Liss GM, et al. Latex allergy can induce clinical reactions to specific foods. Clin Exp Allergy 1996;26:416-22
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Diez-Gomez ML, Quirce S, Cuevas M, et al. Fruit-pollen-latex cross-reactivity: implication of profilin (Bet v 2). Allergy 1999;54:951-61
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Quirce S, Bombín C, Alemán A, et al. Allergy to latex, fruit, and pollen. Allergy 2000;55:896-8
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Salcedo G, Diaz-Perales A, Sanchez-Monge R. The role of plant panallergens in sensitization to natural rubber latex. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol 2001;1:177-83
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Blanco C, Carrillo T, Castillo R, et al. Latex allergy: clinical features and cross reactivity with fruits. Ann Allergy 1994;73:309-14
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• van Kampen V, de Blay F, Folletti I, et al. Evaluation of commercial skin prick test solutions for selected occupational allergens. Allergy 2013;68:651-8
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Rose RF, Lyons P, Horne H, et al. A review of the materials and allergens in protective gloves. Contact Dermatitis 2009;61(3):129-37
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Lombardero M, Barber D, Rico P, et al. Characterization of latex extract for clinical use. In vitro measurements. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2000;105:261
   Google Scholar
• AAACI Position Statement: The use of Standardized Allergen Extracts. From the Committee on Allergen Standardization. 1997. Available from: www.aaaai.org
   Google Scholar
• Nicolaou N, Johnston GA. Anaphylaxis following prick testing with natural rubber latex. Contact Dermat 2002;47:251-2
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Caballero ML, Ordaz E, Bermejo M, et al. Characterization of occupational sensitization by multiallergen immunoblotting in workers exposed to laboratory animals. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2012;108:178-81
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Bernardini R, Pucci N, Azzari C, et al. Sensitivity and specificity of different skin prick tests with latex extracts in pediatric patients with suspected natural rubber latex allergy–a cohort study. Pediatr Allergy Immunol 2008;19:315-18
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• La Grutta S, Mistrello G, Varin E, et al. Comparison of ammoniated and nonammoniated extracts in children with latex allergy. Allergy 2003;58:814-18
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Wagner S, Bublin M, Hafner C, et al. Generation of allergen-enriched protein fractions of Hevea brasiliensis latex for in vitro and in vivo diagnosis. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2007;143:246-54
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Gabriel MF, Tavares-Ratado P, Peixinho CM, et al. Evaluation and comparison of commercially available latex extracts for skin prick tests. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2013;23:478-86
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Seyfarth F, Schliemann S, Wiegand C, et al. Diagnostic value of the ISAC(®) allergy chip in detecting latex sensitizations. Int Arch Occup Environ Health 2014;87:775-81
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Quirce S. IgE antibodies in occupational asthma: are they causative or an associated phenomenon? Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol 2014;14:100-5
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Gonzalo-Garijo MA, Caballero ML, Gil-Micharet MS, et al. Hypersensitivity reactions due to nitrile gloves. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2012;129:562-4
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Sanz ML, Gamboa PM, Garcia-Avila C, et al. Flow-cytometric cellular allergen stimulation test in latex allergy. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2003;130:33-9
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Sanz ML, Garcia-Avila MC, Tabar AI, et al. Basophil Activation Test and specific IgE measurements using a panel of recombinant natural rubber latex allergens to determine the latex allergen sensitization profile in children. Pediatr Allergy Immunol 2006;17:148-56
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Ebo DG, Lechkar B, Schuerwegh AJ, et al. Validation of a two-colour flow cytometric assay detecting in vitro basophil activation for the diagnosis of IgE mediated natural rubber latex allergy. Allergy 2002;57:706-12
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Hemery ML, Arnoux B, Dhivert-Donnadieu H, et al. Confirmation of the diagnosis of natural rubber latex allergy by the Basotest method. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2005;136:53-7
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Nettis E, Colanardi MC, Dambra PP, et al. Flow cytometric basophil activation test: detection of CD63 expression as a useful aid to diagnosis of latex allergy. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2006;97:715-16
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Migueres M, Dávila I, Frati F, et al. Types of sensitization to aeroallergens: definitions, prevalences and impact on the diagnosis and treatment of allergic respiratory disease. Clin Transl Allergy 2014;4:16
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Nucera E, Pollastrini E, Sabato V, et al. Challenge tests in the diagnosis of latex allergy. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2010;23:543-52
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Chelminska M, Niedoszytko M, Jassem E. Clinical value of conjunctival allergen challenge in diagnosing allergic conjunctivitis related to latex. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2011;154:149-54
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Hunt LW, Kelkar P, Reed CE, et al. Management of occupational allergy to natural rubber latex in a medical center: the importance of quantitative latex allergen measurement and objective follow-up. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2002;110:S96-106
   Google Scholar
• Quirce S, Escudero C, Swanson MC, et al. Latex aeroallergen concentrations in ambulances. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2004;114:978-9
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Namork E, Johansen BV, Lovik M. Detection of allergens adsorbed to ambient air particles collected in four European cities. Toxicol Lett 2006;165:71-8
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Crippa M, Belleri L, Mistrello G, et al. Prevention of latex allergy among health care workers and in the general population: latex protein content in devices commonly used in hospitals and general practice. Int Arch Occup Environ Health 2006;79:550-7
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Reiter JE. Latex sensitivity: An industrial hygiene perspective. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2002;110:S121-8
   Google Scholar
• Namork E, Kurup VP, Aasvang GM, et al. Detection of latex allergens by immunoelectron microscopy in ambient air (PM10) in Oslo, Norway (1997-2003). J Environ Health 2004;67:20-6
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Charous BL, Schuenemann PJ, Swanson MC. Passive dispersion of latex aeroallergen in a healthcare facility. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2000;85:285-90
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Archambault S, Malo JL, Infante-Rivard C, et al. Incidence of sensitization, symptoms and probable occupational rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma in apprentices starting exposure to latex. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2001;107:921-3
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Miguel AG, Cass GR, Weiss J, et al. Latex allergens in tire dust and airborne particles. Environ Health Perspect 1996;104:1180-6
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Gordon S. Collection of air samples to quantify exposure to airborne allergens. In: Jones MG, Lympany P, editors. Methods in molecular medicine: allergy methods and protocols. Humana Press Inc; USA: 2008. p. 209-15
   Google Scholar
• Koh D, Ng V, Leow YH, et al. A study of natural rubber latex allergens in gloves used by healthcare workers in Singapore. Br J Dermatol 2005;153:954-9
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Palosuo T, Reinikka-Railo H, Kautiainen H, et al. Latex allergy: the sum quantity of four major allergens shows the allergenic potential of medical gloves. Allergy 2007;62:781-6
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Liss GM, Tarlo SM. Natural rubber latex-related occupational asthma: association with interventions and glove changes over time. Am J Ind Med 2001;40:347-53
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Vandenplas O, Jamart J, Delwiche JP, et al. Occupational asthma caused by natural rubber latex: outcome according to cessation or reduction of exposure. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2002;109:125-30
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Toci G, Shah S, Al-Faquih A, et al. Oral latex desensitization of healthcare workers. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1998;101:S161; Abstract
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Pereira C, Rico P, Lourenco M, et al. Specific immunotherapy for occupational latex allergy. Allergy 1999;54:291-3
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Pereira C, Pedro E, Tavares B, et al. Specific immunotherapy for severe latex allergy. Allerg Immunol (Paris) 2003;35:217-25
   Google Scholar
• Leynadier F, Herman D, Vervloet D, et al. Specific immunotherapy with a standardized latex extract versus placebo in allergic healthcare workers. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2000;106:585-90
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Sastre J, Fernández-Nieto M, Rico P, et al. Specific immunotherapy with a standardized latex extract in allergic workers: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2003;111:985-94
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Tabar AI, Anda M, Bonifazi F, et al. Specific immunotherapy with standardized latex extract versus placebo in latex-allergic patients. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2006;141:369-76
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Patriarca G, Nucera E, Pollastrini E, et al. Sublingual desensitization: a new approach to latex allergy problem. Anesth Analg 2002;95:956-60
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Cisteró Bahima A, Sastre J, Enrique E, et al. Tolerance and effects on skin reactivity to latex of sublingual rush immunotherapy with a latex extract. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2004;14:17-25
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Nucera E, Schiavino D, Sabato V, et al. Sublingual immunotherapy for latex allergy: tolerability and safety profile of rush build-up phase. Curr Med Res Opin 2008;24:1147-54
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Gastaminza G, Algorta J, Uriel O, et al. Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of sublingual immunotherapy in natural rubber latex allergic patients. Trials 2011;12:191
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Nettis E, Delle Donne P, Di Leo E, et al. Latex immunotherapy: state of the art. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2012;109:160-5
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Quirce S, Sastre J. Recent advances in the management of occupational asthma. Expert Rev Clin Immunol 2008;4:757-65
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Moscato G, Pala G, Sastre J. Specific immunotherapy and biological treatments for occupational allergy. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol 2014;14:576-81
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Turner S, McNamee R, Agius R, et al. Evaluating interventions aimed at reducing occupational exposure to latex and rubber glove allergens. Occup Environ Med 2012;69:925-31
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Latza U, Haamann F, Baur X. Effectiveness of a nationwide interdisciplinary preventive programme for latex allergy. Int Arch Occup Environ Health 2005;78:394-402
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Royal College of Physicians. Latex allergy: occupational aspects of management 2008
   Google Scholar
• Al-Niaimi F, Chiang YZ, Chiang YN, et al. Latex allergy: assessment of knowledge, appropriate use of gloves and prevention practice among hospital healthcare workers. Clin Exp Dermatol 2013;38:77-80
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Madan I, Cullinan P, Ahmed SM, et al. Occupational management of type I latex allergy. Occup Med (Lond) 2013;63:395-404
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Mooibroek H, Cornish K. Alternative sources of natural rubber. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2000;53:355-65
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Cornish K. Assessment of the risk of type I latex allergy sensitization or reaction during use of products made from latex derived from Guayule and other alternate rubber producing species. Rubber Science 2012;25:139-55
   Google Scholar
• Argawal S, Gawkrodger DJ. Latex allergy: a health care problem of epidemic proportions. Eur J Dermatol 2002;12:311-15
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar