| 英文摘要 |
Latex products, including latex gloves, can trigger type I immediate hypersensitivity reactions. Individuals who frequently come into contact with latex products, who have a predisposition to allergies, or who suffer from hand eczema are at a higher risk of developing latex allergies. Allergic contact urticaria is the most common manifestation of latex allergy, but severe allergies can lead to systemic urticaria, angioedema and anaphylactic shock. Diagnostic tools for latex allergy include skin testing, allergen testing, basophil activation tests and provocation tests. Component-resolved diagnostics increase the accuracy of skin tests and allergen testing. High-risk groups, such as healthcare workers, should avoid or minimize the use of latex products as much as possible. If feasible, non-latex gloves or powder-free gloves should be used or low-protein latex gloves should be used instead of powdered latex gloves. For individuals who have already developed latex sensitization but have not yet experienced a latex allergy, avoiding latex products can prevent the occurrence of latex allergies. |