PEDIATRICS Vol. 96 No. 2 August 1995, pp. 381-382
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EXTRACTABLE LATEX ALLERGENS AND PROTEINS IN DISPOSABLE MEDICAL GLOVES AND OTHER RUBBER PRODUCTS

Martin I. Sachs PhD, DO1

1 Rochester, MN

The allergen content of disposable rubber gloves varies widely and is higher in powdered gloves than powder-free gloves. It is also higher in examination gloves than in surgical gloves. Hypoallergenic gloves may contain significant amounts of immunoglobulin E (IgE)-binding latex proteins. Gloves and toy balloons appear to be more important sources of rubber allergens than condoms, rebreathing anesthesia devices, baby pacifiers, and various special infant nipple products.