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Reactions32
  • The incidence of minor and serious allergic reactions to latex began to rise rapidly among patients and health care workers (HCWs) around the world. (medscape.com)
  • The first three types are considered immediate hypersensitivity reactions because they occur within 24 hours. (wikipedia.org)
  • Medication-induced reactions: antibiotics Type II hypersensitivity reaction refers to an antibody-mediated immune reaction in which antibodies (IgG or IgM) are directed against cellular or extracellular matrix antigens with the resultant cellular destruction, functional loss, or damage to tissues. (wikipedia.org)
  • The pathophysiology of type II hypersensitivity reactions can be broadly classified into three types: Cell depletion or destruction without inflammation Inflammation mediated by complement or Fc receptor Cellular dysfunction by antibodies The process involves a series of immune-mediated events that might take different forms. (wikipedia.org)
  • The principal feature that separates type III reactions from other hypersensitivity reactions is that in type III reaction, the antigen-antibody complexes are pre-formed in the circulation before their deposition in tissues. (wikipedia.org)
  • Type IV hypersensitivity reactions are, to some extent, normal physiological events that help fight infections, and dysfunction in this system can predispose to multiple opportunistic infections. (wikipedia.org)
  • NHANES data will be used to identify other at-risk groups and to formulate strategies/guidelines for the prevention of latex sensitization and, ultimately, life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions. (cdc.gov)
  • Latex rubber protective gloves are a known cause of both Type 1 and Type IV hypersensitivity reactions. (cdc.gov)
  • Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions, some following the first dose, have been reported in patients receiving systemic quinolones. (globalrph.com)
  • Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions may require immediate emergency treatment. (globalrph.com)
  • The dropper cap contains natural rubber (latex) which may cause severe allergic reactions. (globalrph.com)
  • Anaphylaxis or other immediate hypersensitivity reactions to vaccine components or the container (e.g., latex). (canada.ca)
  • In the last years, latex has frequently been found to be involved in immediate hypersensitivity reactions. (cun.es)
  • Discontinue at 1st sign of a skin rash or any other hypersensitivity reactions occur. (clinicaladvisor.com)
  • Like Humira, HULIO® is citrate-free and is made without natural rubber latex (to help reduce hypersensitivity reactions). (aap.com.au)
  • The proteins contained within NRL can cause allergic reactions to Latex. (libidex.com)
  • The tip caps of the prefilled syringes contain natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions. (nih.gov)
  • The distinctive latex free nature of the cohesive eliminates the worry of hypersensitivity reactions to latex and may be handled easily and safely by nursing personnel. (mohawkmedicalmall.com)
  • Some examples of type I hypersensitivity reactions include food allergy, allergic rhinitis, allergic bronchial asthma, atopic eczema, drug allergy and anaphylactic shock. (bdbiosciences.com)
  • 1 Type II hypersensitivity reactions are common in some types of autoimmune diseases, such as autoimmune neutropenia of rheumatoid disorders . (bdbiosciences.com)
  • Justiz Vaillant AA, Vashisht R, Zito PM. Immediate hypersensitivity reactions. (bdbiosciences.com)
  • Allergic reactions (hypersensitivity reactions) are inappropriate responses of the immune system to a normally harmless substance. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The vial stoppers for RETROVIR injection contain dry natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions in latex-sensitive individuals. (drugs.com)
  • Allergies are categorized into four different hypersensitivity reactions by Gell and Coombs and atopy refers simply to the first type (type I hypersensitivity reactions) only (Merck, 2005). (ceufast.com)
  • 1. Type I (immediate hypersensitivity) reactions. (ceufast.com)
  • Allergic disease is a large economic and disease burden hypersensitivity reactions are seen with certain low- to industry and society. (cdc.gov)
  • These topic areas were felt to lecular-weight chemicals have been reported to cause have the highest likelihood of reducing morbidity and type III hypersensitivity reactions such as those seen in mortality. (cdc.gov)
  • Hypersensitivity reactions including infusion-related reactions and anaphylactic reactions have been reported following infusion of TROGARZO. (nih.gov)
  • Adverse events related to administration of RCM include hypersensitivity (allergic-type) reactions and radiocontrast-induced nephropathy. (allergy.org.au)
  • This statement focuses on hypersensitivity reactions to intravenous administered iodinated RCM. (allergy.org.au)
  • Hypersensitivity reactions to iodinated RCM can be immediate (within hours) or delayed (days later), with severity ranging from potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis through to delayed rashes. (allergy.org.au)
  • Delayed hypersensitivity reactions to RCM are experienced between one hour and one week post administration and occur in less than 4% of patients. (allergy.org.au)
Delayed hypersensitivity reaction4
  • The fourth type is considered a delayed hypersensitivity reaction because it usually occurs more than 12 hours after exposure to the allergen, with a maximal reaction time between 48 and 72 hours. (wikipedia.org)
  • This is called a delayed hypersensitivity reaction. (acaai.org)
  • Allergic contact dermatitis is caused by a type IV, T cell-mediated, delayed hypersensitivity reaction in which a foreign substance comes into contact with the skin and is linked to skin protein, forming an antigen complex that leads to sensitization. (aafp.org)
  • A fourth type of hypersensitivity is classified as delayed hypersensitivity reaction (DHR) and is characterized by infiltration of antigen-specific T cells. (bdbiosciences.com)
Pneumonitis2
  • The most common diseases involving a type III hypersensitivity reaction are serum sickness, post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, farmers' lung (hypersensitivity pneumonitis), and rheumatoid arthritis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Research has found that people who spend time in damp buildings are more likely to report health problems such as respiratory symptoms, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), respiratory infections, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, or development or worsening of asthma. (cdc.gov)
Reaction12
  • Hypersensitivity (allergic) reaction to the anesthetic. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The second syndrome is a delayed (type IV) hypersensitivity reaction, resulting in a typical allergic contact dermatitis. (medscape.com)
  • Hypersensitivity (also called hypersensitivity reaction or intolerance) is an abnormal physiological condition in which there is an undesirable and adverse immune response to antigen. (wikipedia.org)
  • Reaction to the natural latex is called an immediate hypersensitivity reaction manifesting as hives, rhinitis (sneezing, runny nose), asthma (wheezing, difficulty of breathing) and/or anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction with drop of blood pressure, throat swelling). (acaai.org)
  • People who are sensitive to latex can have an allergic reaction to avocado. (rxlist.com)
  • Persons who experienced an Arthus-type hypersensitivity reaction following a prior dose of a tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine should not receive BOOSTRIX unless at least 10 years have elapsed since the last dose of a tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine. (nih.gov)
  • Allergy is an overactive immune (hypersensitivity) reaction to a harmless entity sensed as dangerous by the immune system. (bdbiosciences.com)
  • Type I hypersensitivity reaction, also known as anaphylactic response, is characterized by a rapid Ig-E antibody production. (bdbiosciences.com)
  • Type III hypersensitivity reaction is also known as immune-complex reaction. (bdbiosciences.com)
  • When the body reacts to a substance that is in no way innately harmful (an allergen), this is called an allergic or hypersensitivity reaction (Haith, 2005). (ceufast.com)
  • Any contraindications to group B meningococcal vaccine, including but not limited to: history of any reaction or hypersensitivity likely to be exacerbated by any component of the study intervention. (who.int)
  • Prior hypersensitivity reaction to TROGARZO or any components of the product. (nih.gov)
Different types of hypersensitivity1
  • In 1963, Philip George Houthem Gell and Robin Coombs introduced a systematic classification of the different types of hypersensitivity based on the types of antigens and immune responses involved. (wikipedia.org)
Gell and Coombs1
  • The Gell and Coombs classification of hypersensitivity is the most widely used, and distinguishes four types of immune response which result in bystander tissue damage. (wikipedia.org)
Urticaria3
  • Aerosol symptoms and urticaria related to latex glove use were reported much less frequently than were rash, chapping, itching, or redness. (nih.gov)
  • The proteins found in natural latex caused an epidemic of IgE-mediated occupational contact urticaria, asthma, and anaphylaxis in the 1980s, while rubber additives such as vulcanization accelerators are a common cause of hand allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). (cdc.gov)
  • Since then, latex has also been implicated in generalized urticaria, rhinoconjunctivitis, asthma and anaphylaxis. (cun.es)
Allergens3
  • The standardized immunochemical assays developed to measure extractable total latex proteins, antigenic proteins, and specific latex allergens played a role in reducing protein allergens in latex rubber gloves. (cdc.gov)
  • People with a kiwi allergy often have a hypersensitivity to other allergens. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Allergens can be airborne (e.g., pollen, dust) or can come from the food ingested (e.g., peanut, eggs, shellfish), medications consumed or substances that come into contact with the skin (e.g., latex, insect bite). (bdbiosciences.com)
Occurs2
  • Type I hypersensitivity occurs as a result of exposure to an antigen. (wikipedia.org)
  • Latex allergy, or hypersensitivity, occurs when the body's immune system reacts to proteins found in NRL. (libidex.com)
Immunoglobulin1
  • It is mediated by an immunoglobulin E (IgE) response specific for latex proteins. (medscape.com)
Contact dermatitis1
  • Keywords Allergy Æ Hypersensitivity Æ Screening tests Æ many chemicals can produce irritant contact dermatitis. (cdc.gov)
Serum sickness1
  • This type of hypersensitivity is observed in serum sickness arthritis and glomerulonephritis. (bdbiosciences.com)
Anaphylaxis1
  • Hypersensitivity to zidovudine or any of the components (e.g., anaphylaxis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome). (drugs.com)
Gloves10
  • William Halstead first used latex surgical gloves in 1890. (medscape.com)
  • In the 1980s and 1990s, heightened demand for latex to manufacture gloves and other objects resulted in hundreds of new, poorly regulated latex factories in tropical countries. (medscape.com)
  • Irritant dermatitis results from mechanical disruption of the skin due to the rubbing of gloves and accounts for the majority of latex-induced local skin rashes. (medscape.com)
  • Latex sensitization related to glove use is a complex problem, and glove use policies that restrict exposure to powdered latex gloves alone may not provide adequate safety. (nih.gov)
  • the second, a detailed survey of HCWs stratified by exposure to latex gloves (Latex Symptom Survey). (nih.gov)
  • Symptom reports increased as exposure to latex gloves increased (pairs used per day, occupations with more glove use, working in higher exposure areas, more tenure, and more hours of use per day). (nih.gov)
  • HCWs, even those with skin symptoms, continued to choose latex gloves in more than 80% of the cases. (nih.gov)
  • The medical community needs more understanding and education about latex gloves, latex sensitization, and available alternatives. (nih.gov)
  • Three main topics are discussed in this chapter: measurement of latex proteins, chemical analyses of rubber additives from gloves, and studies of chemical mechanisms of rubber accelerator haptenation. (cdc.gov)
  • Nitrile gloves can block the corrosive effects of acid, unlike latex gloves which cannot. (deltakits.com)
Syndrome1
  • Chemical Sensitivity: A Guide to Coping With Hypersensitivity Syndrome, Sick Building Syndrome and Other Environmental Illnesses", Paperback, 291 pages, 2008. (ilpi.com)
Allergen2
  • A positive result ((LBXLACL=I or greater) indicates that antibodies to the latex allergen are present in the participant's sample. (cdc.gov)
  • Type 1 hypersensitivity involves the production of Ig-E antibodies against an allergen. (bdbiosciences.com)
Atopic1
  • Type IV hypersensitivity is more common in atopic individuals. (medscape.com)
Dermatitis1
  • The prevalence of symptoms of dermatitis reported by latex glove users was 40.3% (National Surveillance System for Hospital Health Care Workers) and 50.0% (Latex Symptom Survey). (nih.gov)
Sensitization5
  • Serologic screening for latex-specific IgE in NHANES will provide an estimate of the prevalence of latex sensitization, enable determination of secular trends in the emergence of this problem and help delineate demographic factors (e.g., age, occupation) for the development of latex sensitization. (cdc.gov)
  • Associated sensitization to several fruits is frequently seen in latex-allergic patients with the symptoms described above. (cun.es)
  • This study was performed in seven patients (six females and one male) with hypersensitivity to latex and concomitant fruit sensitization. (cun.es)
  • Although in latex-allergic patients multiple sensitization to fruits may be observed, banana and avocado are those most frequently involved, followed by chestnut and melon. (cun.es)
  • We consider that further investigation is needed on the possible sensitization to latex in sanitary personnel reporting symptoms after fruit ingestion. (cun.es)
Precautions1
Disorders1
  • Common side effects include hydrocephalus (fluid on the brain), full or partial paralysis, bladder and bowel control problems, learning disorders, depression, latex allergy, and social/sexual difficulties. (dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com)
Allergy to latex2
Symptoms2
  • Symptoms usually develop within 24-48 hours of cutaneous or mucous membrane exposure to latex in a sensitized person. (medscape.com)
  • This study explored health care workers' (HCWs') latex glove use and reports of related health symptoms 1 year after implementation of the latex glove replacement policy. (nih.gov)
Chronic2
  • Reversibility of Chronic Degenerative Disease and Hypersensitivity, Vol. 1: Regulating Mechanisms of Chemical Sensitivity", Hardcover, 594 pages, 2010. (ilpi.com)
  • Reversibility of Chronic Degenerative Disease and Hypersensitivity, Vol. 3: Diagnostic Considerations of Chemical Sensitivity", Hardcover, 413 pages, 2014. (ilpi.com)
Proteins3
  • Latex proteins vary in their allergenic potential. (medscape.com)
  • As noted, latex proteins are highly allergenic, and they are variable between lots from different plantations, factories, and manufacturers. (medscape.com)
  • Although we take great care to use latex sheeting that has been 'leached' to a high level, to remove the proteins to a legally acceptable standard, the onus is on you the consumer to ensure that you do not have this problem prior to purchasing or wearing latex clothing. (libidex.com)
Inhalation1
  • a chemical that will lead to hypersensitivity of the airways following inhalation of the chemical. (ilpi.com)
Atopy1
  • The terms allergy, atopy, and hypersensitivity are often interchanged and confused. (ceufast.com)
Mechanisms1
Avocado2
  • Prick tests and intracutaneous tests with latex (10% w/v in PBS), banana, chestnut, avocado, kiwi and melon were carried out. (cun.es)
  • This is likely to be due to the presence of common antigens in these fruits and latex, as demonstrated in our study only for banana and avocado. (cun.es)
Antigens2
  • The latex agglutination test is a test done in a lab to check for certain antibodies or antigens in body fluids including saliva, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, or blood. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Type II hypersensitivity is characterized by Ig-M and Ig-G antibodies that bind to cell surface antigens inducing activation of complement cascades and phagocytosis. (bdbiosciences.com)
Type4
  • It may be confused with Type IV hypersensitivity. (medscape.com)
  • Hypersensitivity is a common occurrence, it is estimated that about 15% of humans are having at least one type during their lives, and has increased since the latter half of the 20th century. (wikipedia.org)
  • Other types of antibodies such as Ig-A have also been described in type III hypersensitivity. (bdbiosciences.com)
  • Different subtypes of type IV hypersensitivity are described based on the infiltrating T cells: type IV-a, -b, -c, -d associated with Th1, Th2, T-effector and GM-CSF producing T cells, respectively. (bdbiosciences.com)
Natural4
  • Allergy to natural rubber latex is common and serious in children and adults. (medscape.com)
  • The natural latex sap is processed to make rubber products. (acaai.org)
  • Latex Garments are produced from Natural Rubber Latex (NRL). (libidex.com)
  • The Rosidal TCS system components are not made with natural rubber latex, making them a good alternative for people with latex hypersensitivity. (lohmann-rauscher.com)
Exposure3
  • Basic knowledge of the manufacturing processes aids in understanding the medical problems related to latex exposure. (medscape.com)
  • In the late 1980s, however, latex glove use in healthcare skyrocketed, driven by efforts to reduce occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens, particularly human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). (medscape.com)
  • Latex exposure is associated with 3 clinical syndromes. (medscape.com)
Substances1
  • Can be used to remove talcum powder and other substances from the surface of latex sheeting and to achieve a lustrous shine. (libidex.com)
Medical1
  • Latex has been used in a myriad of medical devices for decades. (medscape.com)