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It is an allergy which responds to substances called latex contained in natural rubber.
It is also included in medical supplies such as gloves and garments or daily goods such as rubber balloons, which contact everyday very well.
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TypeI・TypeIV
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Hev b 1～13
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Allergen
As latex causing allergy, specifically the following proteins are known.
Hev b 1
Hev b 2
Hev b 3
Hev b 4
Hev b 5
Hev b 6.01
Hev b 6.02
Hev b 6.03
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Hev b 7.01 = Hev b 13
Hev b 7.02
Hev b 8
Hev b 9
Hev b 10
Hev b 11
Hev b 12
Hev b 13 = Hev b 7.01 |
Symptoms
Common antigen
The following items are common antigen of latex. Eating them will causeOral Allergy Syndrome.
Banana, kiwi, chestnut, avocado, walnut, tomato, papaya, grapefruit, potato, melon, fig and peanut
Confusing reaction
It is different from contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis’ major allergens are chemicals used during natural rubber production.
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