Prevalance of latex sensitization and associated risk factors in Turkish children with spina bifida.
Pediatr Surg Int
; 26(5): 535-8, 2010 May.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Among children with spina bifida there is a high prevalence of latex allergy in reports from Europe and USA. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of latex sensitization and associated risk factors in children with spina bifida in Middle-Eastern region (Istanbul, Turkey). MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Eighty consecutive children affected with spina bifida were included in the study. Data were collected about age, sex, family and personal history of atopy, and the number and type of operations classified as neurosurgical, urological, and orthopedic. All patients underwent skin prick test using latex solutions and cross-reacting foods. Total and latex-specific IgE levels were also measured.RESULTS:
Latex sensitization was shown in 16% (13/80) of the patients with specific IgE > 0.7 kU/L. The number of operation, using intermittent bladder catheterization and ventricular-peritoneal shunt were significantly associated with latex sensitization.CONCLUSION:
The incidence of latex sensitization in this study was lower than reported in the literature. Environmental factors such as the type and number of operations and geographical location may play a role in the development of latex sensitization.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Disrafia Espinal
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Hipersensibilidad al Látex
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Surg Int
Asunto de la revista:
PEDIATRIA
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Turquía