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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D020315
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D020315
Preferred Name

Latex Hypersensitivity

Definitions
Allergic reaction to products containing processed natural rubber latex such as rubber gloves, condoms, catheters, dental dams, balloons, and sporting equipment. Both T-cell mediated (HYPERSENSITIVITY, DELAYED) and IgE antibody-mediated (HYPERSENSITIVITY, IMMEDIATE) allergic responses are possible. Delayed hypersensitivity results from exposure to antioxidants present in the rubber; immediate hypersensitivity results from exposure to a latex protein.
Synonyms
Allergies, Rubber Latex
Latex Allergy
Latex Hypersensitivities
Allergy, Latex
Allergies, Rubber
Rubber Allergy
Allergy, Rubber Latex
Hypersensitivities, Latex
Rubber Latex Allergies
Allergy, Rubber
Hypersensitivity, Latex
Allergies, Latex
Latex Allergies
Rubber Allergies
Rubber Latex Allergy
Natural Rubber Latex Allergy
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