Latex Hypersensitivity

**Definition:** Allergic reaction to products containing processed natural rubber latex such as rubber gloves, condoms, catheters, dental dams, balloons, and sporting equipment. Both T-cell mediated (HYPERSENSITIVITY, DELAYED) and IgE antibody-mediated (HYPERSENSITIVITY, IMMEDIATE) allergic responses are possible. Delayed hypersensitivity results from exposure to antioxidants present in the rubber; immediate hypersensitivity results from exposure to a latex protein.

**Tree numbers:** - C20.543.764

**Synonyms:** - Latex Allergy - Natural Rubber Latex Allergy - Rubber Latex Allergy - Rubber Allergy - Hypersensitivity, Latex - Allergy, Latex