Abstract:Background: Inhaled natural rubber latex (NRL) allergens in a healthcare environment can cause NRL sensitization and reduce pulmonary functions.
Objectives:To determine the amount of proteins and the effects of NRL gloves on the pulmonary functions of female nurses in two hospitals in the southern Thailand.
Methods:The study included 340 female nurses from two hospitals in which self-reported information and a blood sample were collected. NRL sensitization was determined by using a solid-phase enzyme-labeled f… Show more
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