Latex sensitization and allergy in children with spina bifida in Turkey

Bozkurt G., SAÇKESEN C., CİVELEK E., Kalayci O., AKALAN N., Cataltepe O.

CHILDS NERVOUS SYSTEM, cilt.26, sa.12, ss.1735-1742, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 26 Sayı: 12
  • Basım Tarihi: 2010
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00381-010-1185-z
  • Dergi Adı: CHILDS NERVOUS SYSTEM
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1735-1742
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The latex allergy is known as a very frequent problem of children with spina bifida (SB). The aim of this prospective study is to determine the frequency of latex sensitization and allergy in Turkish children with SB and to evaluate the related risk factors.