Korean J Obstet Gynecol.
2002 Feb;45(2):311-314.
Latex anaphylaxis during labor: case report
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- 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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- Allergy to latex gloves has been described as an unusual complication during labor. However, IgE mediated hypersensitivity reaction to natural rubber have recently been identified as an international health problem. In this first case report in Korea, latex anaphylaxis during labor is described in an operating room nurse who has been continuously exposed to latex gloves. Because of the increasing frequency of latex allergy, obstetrician should take care and give more attention to the clinical history, as well as be aware of this possibility especially in high risk groups.
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