1. The problem of the sensitization to dithiocarbamates in thiuram-allergic patients.
- Author
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van Ketel WG and van den Berg WH
- Subjects
- Adult, Aged, Cross Reactions, Dermatitis, Occupational etiology, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Skin Tests, Thiocarbamates immunology, Thiram adverse effects, Thiram immunology, Dermatitis, Occupational immunology, Gloves, Surgical, Thiocarbamates adverse effects
- Abstract
Because of the occurrence of hand dermatitis in members of a surgical staff due to allergy to thiuram-containing rubber gloves, an investigation was performed about cross-sensitization between thiuram compounds and dithiocarbamates. Positive reactions to dithiocarbamates were compared with reactions to 8 brands of hypo-allergenic or dithiocarbamate-containing surgical gloves. There appeared to be a marked difference in reactions to the dithiocarbamate-containing gloves. Some brands gave negative or nearly always negative reactions, while other brands caused many positive reactions. Thiuram-allergic patients were advised to wear nonreacting rubber gloves or PVC gloves.
- Published
- 1984
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