Latex allergy (LA) is an IgE-mediated reaction to latex proteins. It is a relatively new phenomenon, first described convincingly in 1979 and increasingly recognised in subsequent years.1 Much has been achieved from years of research into the problem, including:
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- Allergy and Immunology Services, Westmead Specialist Medical Centre, Sydney, NSW.
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