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Journal of IMAB - Annual Proceeding (Scientific Papers)
Publisher: Peytchinski, Gospodin Iliev
ISSN: 1312 773X (Online)
Issue: 2011, vol. 17, book 2
Subject Collection: Oral and Dental Medicine
Page: 91 - 92
DOI: 10.5272/jimab.2011172.91
Online date:August 25, 2011
J of IMAB 2011; 17(2):91-92
THE PREVALENCE OF LATEX GLOVES – RELATED COMPLAINTS AMONG DENTAL STUDENT
Iliyana Stoeva
Department of Allergology, Physiotherapy and Clinical radiology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University - Plovdiv, Bulgaria
ABSTRACT:
Latex gloves are a frequent cause of complaints in dental staff, which complaints may start during the student education.
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence of latex gloves-related complaints among dental students and to establish the etiology of these problems.
Material and Methods: 122 dental students completed a questionnaire. Those with latex glove-related complaints were evaluated for latex sensitivity by assessment of skin prick test and for cell-mediated sensitivity to rubber additives and occupational hazards by assessment of patch test.
Results: 8.2 % of dental students had skin hand complaints wearing latex gloves. 3 of them (30 %) showed a positive skin prick to latex and 1 of them (10 %) showed a positive patch test to rubber additives.
Conclusions: Dental students are at risk to develop occupational hypersensitivity although the limited exposure to latex gloves during education.
Key words: allergy, dermatitis, latex gloves.
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Please cite this article as: Stoeva I. THE PREVALENCE OF LATEX GLOVES – RELATED COMPLAINTS AMONG DENTAL STUDENT. J of IMAB 2011; 17(2):91-92 doi:10.5272/jimab.2011172.91