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Article| Volume 7, ISSUE 6, P371-376, December 1992

Children at risk: Latex allergy and spina bifida

DOI:https://doi.org/10.5555/uri:pii:088259639290075I
Children at risk: Latex allergy and spina bifida
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      Abstract

      A collaborative study conducted by nurse coordinators at five centers for children with spina bifida (myelodysplasia) identifies the increased incidence of allergies to latex products—gloves, balloons, and catheters—in this population. Reports from 185 families or adult patients with spina bifida on a questionnaire developed by the nurse coordinators describe the sample characteristics and history to allergies. Statistical analysis concludes that children with spina bifida have a higher incidence of allergies to latex products at 20.4% than the controls at 1.1%. Patient age and the presence of shunted hydrocephalus also correlated positively with latex allergy. The increased risk in this population for latex allergy and the life-threatening reactions (anaphylaxis) have implications for patient, family, and professional education.
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      DOI: https://doi.org/10.5555/uri:pii:088259639290075I

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