Natural rubber latex allergy is not a cause of sudden infant death.
- 1 August 1999
- journal article
- research article
- Published by S. Karger AG in International Archives of Allergy and Immunology
- Vol. 119 (4) , 322-324
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000024210
Abstract
Background: The causes for sudden infant death (SID) remain unclear. As infants can become sensitized to NRL allergens by pacifiers and latex mattresses, we tried to establish whether there is a relationship between SID and natural rubber latex (NRL) allergy. Methods: We determined NRL–specific IgE concentrations in 112 unselected cases of SID by the CAP–FEIA method. Results: NRL–specific IgE could be detected only in 1 sample (0.64 kU/l; CAP class 1). Conclusions: We conclude that NRL allergy is not a cause of SID.Keywords
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