Journal article
Incidence of latex sensitization among latex glove users.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Although there are several reports of the prevalence of latex sensitization among health care workers, the incidence of sensitization is unknown. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to estimate the incidence of sensitization among latex glove users at a hospital in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. METHODS: Workers with negative results to the skin test at baseline were followed prospectively over 1 year, some wearing powdered …
Authors
Sussman GL; Liss GM; Deal K; Brown S; Cividino M; Siu S; Beezhold DH; Smith G; Swanson MC; Yunginger J
Journal
J Allergy Clin Immunol, Vol. 101, No. 2 Pt 1, pp. 171–178
Publication Date
February 1998
DOI
10.1016/s0091-6749(98)70381-1
ISSN
0091-6749