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Elastic encasing material for mattresses may be a hidden source of occupational latex exposure in health care facilities.

Authors :
Koch, P.
Raulf-Heimsoth, M.
Source :
Allergy. Jul2004, Vol. 59 Issue 7, p790-791. 2p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Presents the case study of a latex-allergic nurse with symptoms due to encasing materials of mattresses. Analysis of the total water-extractable protein content; Occurrence of conjunctivitis and ocular itch; Analysis of the elastic encasing materials for mattresses.

Subjects

Subjects :
*CONJUNCTIVITIS
*ITCHING
*NURSES
*MATTRESSES
*ALLERGIES

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Language :
English
ISSN :
01054538
Volume :
59
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Allergy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
13285977
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1398-9995.2004.00453.x
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