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Natural rubber latex allergy has been increasingly recognized as a relatively common cause of allergic symptoms ranging from mild contact dermatitis to anaphylaxis, especially in individuals in the healthcare/clinical environment through either direct contact or by inhalation. It has also been associated with certain foods (such as avocados, bananas, chestnuts, kiwi, tomatoes, and passion fruit) that may contain similar allergens that are found in latex. Approximately one-half of all individuals with a latex allergy will have a history of another type of allergy.
Source: Disease a Month - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Source Type: research