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.
Authors
Sussman GL; Liss GM; Deal K; Brown S; Cividino M; Siu S; Beezhold DH; Smithb G; Swanson MC; Yunginger J
Journal
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vol. 101, No. 2, pp. 171–178
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
February 1998
DOI
10.1016/s0091-6749(98)70381-1
ISSN
0091-6749