BACKGROUND An increased frequency of occupational contact hand dermatitis among surgical operating theatre personnel has been noticed. OBJECTIVES To evaluate patients with occupational contact dermatitis caused by their rubber gloves, and to describe a method for analysing the content of the allergens in the gloves. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patch tests were performed with the baseline series, ...

Latex allergy has become an occupational hazard among healthcare workers. Atopy and degree of exposure have been recognized as predisposing factors for latex sensitization. We investigated the prevalence of latex allergy and the potential risk factors for latex sensitization, by distributing a questionnaire to 284 employees of a general hospital in central Italy. We collected information about ...

There is increasing concern about the association of respiratory disease with indoor air quality and environmental atmospheric pollution. Associated with this is the fact that in many countries there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of asthma. Against this background there is a need to address the toxicological, occupational and public health problems associated with the abilit...

Latex allergy has become an epidemic among healthcare workers. Other individuals who are frequently exposed to latex gloves or products containing latex have experienced latex hypersensitivity, as well. Identification of patients who have latex allergy is crucial to physicians in order to formulate a management plan. This article includes discussion of the basic background on latex preparation,...

BACKGROUND Epoxy products are among the most common causes of occupational allergic contact dermatitis. Diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A resin (DGEBA-R) is the most important sensitizer in epoxy systems. OBJECTIVES To describe patients with occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by epoxy products. METHODS Patients with allergic reactions to epoxy chemicals were chosen from test file...

BACKGROUND Paper mill workers have frequent and prolonged exposure to skin irritants and allergens and may have a higher risk of developing occupational dermatitis. Aims The aim of this study was to determine the extent of skin problems in a paper mill and how much was attributable to contact with allergens. METHODS A cross-sectional study was carried out among 80 paper mill workers having da...

The publisher regrets we have been made aware of the below errors:1)In Table 15, row NOVEOS chemiluminescent assay is written “utilizes 40 ?L (0.04 ml) sample per result”. correct value would be “4 (0.004 ml)" result.2)In 16, “NOVEOS menu has 79 available allergens, consisting 69 extracts and 10 molecular allergens”. It should say continues to increase it 152 total allergens with 108 44 compone...

BACKGROUND Allergy to wheat can present clinically in different forms: Sensitization to ingested wheat via the gastrointestinal tract can cause traditional food allergy or in combination with exercise, Wheat-Dependent Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis (WDEIA). Sensitization to inhaled wheat flour may lead to occupational rhinitis and/or asthma. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the case notes of...

Allergy to laboratory animals is a well known occupational hazard and remains a health concern for individuals in contact with lab animals. This study evaluates the prevalence of allergy symptoms among medical researchers exposed to laboratory animals. We analyzed data from a cross-sectional survey, involving subjects (n=169, 21-59 yr), working in Kochi Medical School, Japan. They were asked to...