Dental Students 2th and 5th Grade Comparison of Latex Allergy

Kifil V., BEKTAŞ KAYHAN K., Unur M.

JOURNAL OF ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF DENTISTRY, vol.47, no.3, pp.19-32, 2013 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 47 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF DENTISTRY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Page Numbers: pp.19-32
  • Keywords: Latex allergy, healthcare workers, natural rubber latex allergy, gloves, HEALTH-CARE WORKERS, UNIVERSITY-STUDENTS, IGE ANTIBODIES, RISK-FACTORS, PREVALENCE, ASTHMA, GLOVES
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: Latex many medicinal materials, tools and equipment and is a key ingredient used in daily life. Health employees, especially in the field of health products that contain latex allergy appears to be an increasing problem in development. Aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of latex sensitivity between the second and fifth graders.