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Latex allergy – A neglected hazard of COVID-19 response

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Latex allergy (LA) is a common occupational issue among health care workers, with a sensitization rate of 5-17% among the exposed. Although the incidence of LA has decreased dramatically in the United States and Europe over the past few years, 150,000-1 million health care workers and more than 15 million people worldwide still suffer from LA.

Source: Journal of Oral Disease Marker

DOI: 10.15713/ins.jodm.29

Authors: Akram Gad, Abanoub Riad, Jay Patel

Language: English

Topic: Contact Dermatitis and Allergies

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3109550806

FWCI: 0.158

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