Allergic reactions to latex gloves are ____.
A. minor and never cause serious reactions
B. generally caused by the latex protein that mixes with the powder
C. very rare among healthcare professionals
D. only temporary, until the patient develops a tolerance to the latex
E. avoidable by undergoing desensitization
B. generally caused by the latex protein that mixes with the powder
Allergic reactions to latex can range from a skin rash to shock and even death. One of the primary sources of latex allergy is the latex protein that mixes with the powder.
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