II. Background

  1. Derived from the Rubber tree Hevea brasiliensis

III. Preparations: Latex Products

  1. Balloons
  2. Adhesive Bandages (e.g. Bandaid)
  3. Blood Pressure cuffs
  4. Condoms
  5. Dental Dams
  6. Diaphragms
  7. Elastic bands
  8. Gloves
  9. Root canal sealers (Gutta-percha, gutta-balata)
  10. Pacifiers
  11. Baby bottle nipples
  12. Spandex
  13. Stethoscope tubing
  14. Tourniquets

IV. Preparations: Foods that induce Latex Allergy

  1. High association
    1. Avocado
    2. Banana
    3. Chestnut
    4. Kiwi
  2. Moderate association
    1. Apple
    2. Carrot
    3. Celery
    4. Melons
    5. Papaya
    6. Potato
    7. Tomato

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