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J Pediatr
; 140(4): 479-82, 2002 Apr.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12006967
RESUMEN
Assessment with questionnaire, skin tests, and immunoglobulin E measurements showed 6 (0.5%) of 1263 children having elective surgery had latex allergy; 50 (4%) others were latex-sensitized. Any previous operation increased the odds of latex sensitization by 13 times; multiple operations had a less marked effect. All children having surgery may need primary prophylaxis for latex.