Impact of individual molecular components in determining primary sensitization to latex.

Allergy to natural rubber latex emerged as one of the main allergies at the beginning among some professional groups and the general population. Sensitization and development of latex allergy have been attributed to exposure to products containing residual latex proteins. The prevailing cross-reactivity of latex proteins with other food allergens is of great concern. Numerous purified allergens are currently available, which greatly help in patient management, thus determining their specific profile. We conducted a multicenter study to investigate changes, from the ROC analysis, in the characteristics of patients with latex allergy by measuring its major protein components. Sensitization to latex proteins is crucial because it highlights the cross reactivity to inhalants (pollen) and food (fruit). It is very essential in an accurate and specific clinical setting.

Latex Allergy as an Independent Risk Factor for Prosthetic Joint Infection.

In response to increasing rates of self-reported latex allergies, changes have been made to prevent anaphylaxis in the operating room, including the use of latex-free gloves. However, the impact of these changes on the risk of prosthetic joint infection (PJI) after arthroplasty is unclear. This study evaluated whether documented latex allergy is an independent risk factor for PJI and aseptic revision surgery after total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). A retrospective matched cohort study was conducted with an administrative claims database. A total of 17,501 patients who underwent TKA and had documented latex allergy were matched 1:4 with 70,004 control subjects, and 8221 patients who underwent THA and had documented latex allergy were matched 1:4 with 32,884 control subjects. Multivariable logistic regression showed that patients who had TKA and had a latex allergy showed significantly higher risk of PJI at both 90 days (odds ratio [OR], 1.26) and 1 year (OR, 1.22) and significantly higher risk of aseptic revision TKA at 1 year (OR, 1.21) after surgery compared with control subjects. Patients who had THA and had a latex allergy had significantly higher risk of PJI at 1 year (OR, 1.19) compared with control subjects. Rates of aseptic revision THA were higher in the latex allergy cohort but statistically comparable (P>.05). Latex allergy was associated with significantly increased risk of PJI and aseptic revision after TKA and significantly increased risk of PJI after THA. More work is needed to determine whether these risks can be mitigated or if latex allergy is an inherent, nonmodifiable risk factor requiring modification to typical arthroplasty pathways. [Orthopedics. 2022;45(4):244-250.].

Management of internal and external root resorption in primary teeth of a 3-year-old with myelomeningocele: A case report.

BACKGROUND: Myelomeningocele (MMC) is a severe manifestation of spina bifida. Children with MMC have motor disability, hydrocephalus, skeletal abnormalities, and mental retardation. These individuals are more susceptible to caries due to poor oral hygiene, carbohydrate-rich diet, prolonged use of sugar-containing medications and limited motor abilities. Latex allergy is an important factor to be considered during the dental rehabilitation of such patients. CASE REPORT: A 3-year-old girl visited the dental clinic with the chief complaint of multiple carious teeth and H/o neural tube defect (NTD) which had been operated on at the age of 6 weeks. On dental examination, multiple dental abscesses and severe early childhood caries were noted. Radiographic evaluation revealed internal root resorption of tooth "K" and external root resorption of tooth "T." The two teeth were treated with ledermix paste followed by obturation with Vitapex® (Diadent Group International Inc., Burnaby, BC, Canada) along with triple antibiotic paste and placement of stainless steel crown (SSC). A latex-free environment was maintained during the entire treatment to prevent allergic reaction. A follow up after 42 months indicated clinical and radiographical success. CONCLUSION: The paper reports succesfull management of internal and external root resorption as well as latex allergy in a dental operatory. The dental perspective while dealing with patients having NTD is limited. Explaining the particulars of the treatment plan will aid in management of such cases .

Latex allergy guidelines for people with spina bifida.

An estimated 85% of individuals with spina bifida (SB) survive into adulthood, warranting SB-specific transition to adult healthcare guidelines to address the diverse and complex medical, adaptive, and social needs particular to this condition. Latex allergy constitutes one important health concern for this population that requires ongoing and life-long evidence-based management. This article discusses management of latex allergy according to the SB Latex Allergy Healthcare Guidelines from the 2018 Spina Bifida Association's Fourth Edition of the Guidelines for the Care of People with Spina Bifida, reviews current care models in which such latex allergy guidelines can be implemented, and explores further relevant research topics in SB care relative to latex allergy.

Eosinophilic esophagitis during latex desensitization

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[Coronary vasospasm in a child allergic to latex: Kounis syndrome]. / Vasoespasmo coronario en un niño alérgico al látex: síndrome de Kounis.

Kounis syndrome consists of the simultaneous occurrence of anaphylaxis and acute coronary syndrome. It is a rare entity that may be underdiagnosed in paediatrics. The clinical presentation is variable, atypical and usually unexpected, and it carries possible serious complications such as ventricular arrhythmias, myocardial infarction and sudden death. Therefore, an early diagnosis and treatment for myocardial revascularization and the anaphylactic reaction are crucial. We report the case of an 11-year-old male who, after contact with latex, presented an anaphylactic reaction associated with coronary vasospasm, with rapid and complete recovery after administration of intramuscular adrenaline. The cardiological study ruled out coronary pathology as the cause of the event. The allergy study revealed a latex-fruit (kiwi and pineapple) cross-reactivity syndrome. The patient was diagnosed with type I Kounis syndrome triggered by latex, recommending the avoidance of possible triggers.

El síndrome de Kounis consiste en la aparición simultánea de anafilaxia y síndrome coronario agudo. Se trata de una entidad poco descrita y que puede estar infradiagnosticada en pediatría. Es crucial, por su presentación variable, atípica e inesperada, y por sus posibles complicaciones graves (arritmias ventriculares, infarto de miocardio, muerte súbita), su reconocimiento y tratamiento precoz, dirigido a la revascularización del miocardio y al tratamiento de la reacción anafiláctica concomitante. Se presenta el caso de un varón de 11 años que, tras el contacto con látex, presentó una reacción anafiláctica asociada a vasoespasmo coronario, con recuperación rápida y completa con la administración de adrenalina intramuscular. El estudio cardiológico descartó patología coronaria como causa del evento. El estudio alergológico puso de manifiesto un síndrome de reactividad cruzada látex-frutas (kiwi y piña). Se diagnosticó síndrome de Kounis tipo i desencadenado por látex, y se recomendó evitar posibles factores desencadenantes.

Anaphylaxis triggered by prick test with latex extract: a case report

ABSTRACT CONTEXT: Adverse reactions associated with prick tests are rare but may be present as serious systemic reactions. CASE REPORT: A 38-year-old female nursing technician complained of three episodes of anaphylaxis in one year, all in the workplace. To investigate latex allergy, the patient underwent the prick test with latex, and immediately developed a rash, itchy skin, hoarseness, dyspnea and dry cough. Her condition improved promptly after appropriate measures were established for controlling her anaphylaxis. CONCLUSION: The skin test must be performed under medical supervision, since complications that can lead to life-threatening reactions, if support measures are not readily implemented, have been attributed to this test.

Anaphylaxis triggered by prick test with latex extract: a case report.

CONTEXT: Adverse reactions associated with prick tests are rare but may be present as serious systemic reactions. CASE REPORT: A 38-year-old female nursing technician complained of three episodes of anaphylaxis in one year, all in the workplace. To investigate latex allergy, the patient underwent the prick test with latex, and immediately developed a rash, itchy skin, hoarseness, dyspnea and dry cough. Her condition improved promptly after appropriate measures were established for controlling her anaphylaxis. CONCLUSION: The skin test must be performed under medical supervision, since complications that can lead to life-threatening reactions, if support measures are not readily implemented, have been attributed to this test.

[Perioperative allergy. A 3-year experience]. / Alergia perioperatoria. Experiencia de tres años.

BACKGROUND: Perioperative hypersensitivity reactions constitute a global health problem, with an estimated incidence of 1 per 100,000 procedures and a mortality rate of 0.1 to 9 %. Main risk factors are a history of allergy to other drugs, atopy, associated psychiatric disorders and previous surgeries. OBJECTIVES: To determine the frequency of sensitization and the type of drugs involved in perioperative allergy in a tertiary care hospital, over a 3-year period. METHODS: Retrospective, cross-sectional, descriptive study of perioperative allergy, corroborated by skin tests for each drug and latex, of patients treated at the Allergy and Clinical Immunology Department of Hospital General de Mexico. RESULTS: Twenty-eight patients diagnosed with perioperative allergy were included. Main triggers were neuromuscular blocking agents (46.42 %), latex (28.52 %) and propofol (14.28 %). The main risk factor was a history of previous surgeries (89.28 %). Most perioperative allergic reactions were mild (71.42 %) and occurred within the postoperative period (60.71 %). CONCLUSIONS: Initial diagnosis and Treatment should always be carried out by the anesthesiologist or surgeon, who should focus on the withdrawal of possible causative agents.

Antecedentes: Las reacciones de hipersensibilidad perioperatorias constituyen un problema de salud mundial, con una incidencia estimada de uno por cada 100 000 procedimientos y una tasa de mortalidad de 0.1 a 9 %. Los principales factores de riesgo son antecedentes de alergia a otros fármacos, atopia, trastornos psiquiátricos asociados y cirugías previas. Objetivos: Determinar la frecuencia de sensibilización y tipo de medicamentos implicados en la alergia perioperatoria en un hospital de tercer nivel, durante tres años. Método: Estudio retrospectivo, transversal, descriptivo de alergia perioperatoria corroborada mediante pruebas cutáneas a cada medicamento y al látex, de pacientes atendidos en el Servicio de Alergia e Inmunología Clínica del Hospital General de México. Resultados: Se incluyeron 28 pacientes con el diagnóstico de alergia perioperatoria. Los principales desencadenantes fueron los bloqueadores neuromusculares (46.42 %), el látex (28.52 %) y el propofol (14.28 %). El principal factor de riesgo fue el antecedente de cirugías previas (89.28 %). En su mayoría, las reacciones de alergia perioperatoria fueron leves (71.42 %) y se presentaron en el periodo posoperatorio (60.71 %). Conclusiones: El diagnóstico y tratamiento iniciales siempre deberán efectuarse por el médico anestesiólogo o el cirujano, enfocados en el retiro de los posibles agentes causales.

Anaphylaxis during general anaesthesia: experience from a drug allergy centre in the UK.

BACKGROUND: Anaphylaxis during general anaesthesia is rare but often severe. Identification of the cause of anaphylaxis and recommendation of a range of drugs or agents likely to be safer for future surgery is a collaborative venture between the allergists and the anaesthesiologists, but it often poses a significant challenge. METHODS: A total of 31 patients who attended the Drug Allergy Unit at University College London Hospital with suspected perioperative anaphylaxis between March 2013 and January 2016 were reviewed retrospectively. RESULTS: The culprit drug was identified in 21 patients (67.7%): antibiotics (n = 11, 52.3%), neuromuscular blocking agents (n = 8, 38.1%), morphine (n = 1, 4.8%) and gelofusine (n = 1, 4.8%). No cause was identified in six patients (19.4%), and four patients (12.9%) had non-allergic reactions. CONCLUSION: Our results confirm that antibiotics and neuromuscular blocking agents are common causative agents of perioperative anaphylaxis in the United Kingdom.

Successful extracorporeal resuscitation after perioperative anaphylactic shock during living donor liver transplantation.

A 46-year-old man was admitted for emergent donor hepatectomy. His circulatory condition became unstable 75 minutes after induction and then deteriorated to ventricular fibrillation due to latex-induced anaphylaxis. Following 35 minutes of futile conventional resuscitation without spontaneous cardiac rhythm, extracorporeal resuscitation was initiated and electric cardiac activity returned 10 minutes later. He was discharged home without any sequelae. Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation would offer an alternative choice compared with conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Prevalence of allergic rhinitis based on the SACRA questionnaire among Japanese nursing professionals with asthma.

Although adult asthma is attributable to occupational factors and asthma and rhinitis are related, relatively few studies have investigated the prevalence of occupational rhinitis based on occupation, and knowledge of occupational rhinitis in Japan is currently limited. The objective of this cross-sectional study was to estimate the prevalence of allergic rhinitis among Japanese nursing professionals with asthma. A postal survey was conducted from October to December 2013 using translated versions of the European Community Respiratory Health Survey for the prevalence of asthma and State of the Impact of Allergic Rhinitis on Asthma Control questionnaire for the prevalence of rhinitis. Of 4,634 Japanese nursing professionals, 497 subjects had asthma, and 270 of these 497 subjects had allergic rhinitis (54.3%; 95% confidence interval [CI], 49.7-58.7). Latex allergy was significantly associated with allergic rhinitis (odds ratio, 1.77; 95% CI, 1.21-2.60). There was no relationship between employment period and prevalent allergic rhinitis. The results of this study provide fundamental information regarding occupational health among Japanese nursing professionals, including the prevalence of allergic rhinitis among Japanese nursing professionals with asthma and latex allergy as a potential risk factor for prevalent allergic rhinitis.

Occupational allergic contact dermatitis in a 2-year follow-up study: how well does the patient remember the result of patch testing?

BACKGROUND: Patch testing is mandatory for diagnosing contact dermatitis. It is, however, crucial that patients understand and remember the result of the test. OBJECTIVES: The aim of our study was to evaluate the impact of patch testing with respect to patients' ability to remember patch test results and the results of natural rubber latex protein allergy after 2 years. METHODS: One hundred and ninety-nine patients diagnosed with relevant occupational epoxy or rubber chemical contact allergy, or allergy to natural rubber latex protein, were invited to participate in a questionnaire study about their knowledge of contact allergies after 2 years. RESULTS: The response rate was 75%. Of the respondents, 13% did not remember their occupational contact allergy to rubber chemicals or epoxy. Ability to remember was not significantly influenced by sex or Dermatology Life Quality Index, but was decreased by age >60 years (p < 0.01). Of patients with an additional contact allergy, <36% remembered this correctly. Of patients allergic to natural rubber latex proteins, 50% remembered this correctly. CONCLUSIONS: The impact of patch testing depends on the patients' ability to understand and remember the results of the test. Attention should be drawn to the importance of this, and patients with increased need for information should be identified.

How should occupational anaphylaxis be investigated and managed?

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Anaphylaxis is a systemic allergic reaction that can be life-threatening or fatal and can result from work-related exposures. This review study focuses on the assessment, main triggers, and management of occupational anaphylaxis. RECENT FINDINGS: Exposed workers can be sensitized through inhalation and skin contact, and the risks increase with penetration of the allergen through the skin. The main eliciting agents of occupational anaphylaxis include stinging insects and animal bites, natural rubber latex and other vegetable allergens, food products, and drugs. Workers sensitized to occupational allergens may also develop anaphylaxis outside the work environment from exposure to the same or to cross-reacting allergens. Cofactors at work such as exercise may increase the risk. The relevant medical records and laboratory tests (e.g. tryptase) performed during the episode should be reviewed. SUMMARY: It is very important to confirm the diagnosis and to identify the specific trigger of anaphylaxis. Component-resolved diagnosis may help in the identification of primary sensitizers or cross-reactive allergens. Adrenaline must be administered to all patients experiencing anaphylaxis. Removal from exposure is mandatory to prevent further episodes. A written emergency management plan, health and safety education, and training and surveillance should be enforced in occupations at greater risk.

Hevea brasiliensis rather than latex

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