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. avoidable by undergoing desensitization
D. very rare among healthcare professionals
E. only temporary, until the patient develops a tolerance to the latex
Answer: B
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