Occupational Asthma Reference
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KanceljakMacan B, Macan J, Plavec D, Zavalic M,
Sensitivity to latex and other rubber substances--an important occupational risk for health personnel (case report),
Lijec Vjesn,
1998;120:213-214,
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Keywords: latex, oa, heathcare worker, Croatia, cr
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Abstract
Sensitization to latex and rubber additives has been acknowledged during the last 10 years as a major occupational health problem among health-care workers. In sensitized persons, respiratory and/or skin symptoms may be present. Pathophysiologic mechanisms of senzitisation involve allergic reactions types I and IV (Coombs and Gell). In this case report we described a female health-care worker with sensitization to latex and rubber additives simultaneously present on the skin and in the respiratory system, caused by wearing protective rubber gloves. The complex diagnostic procedure involved in determination of occupational allergic diseases is discussed
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