Patients monosensitised to Hev b 8 (Hevea brasiliensis latex profilin) may safely undergo major surgery in a normal (non-latex safe) environment.

Abstract

Latex profilin is either clinically irrelevant or is no longer present in latex products. This study highlights the importance of a component-resolved diagnosis of latex sensitisation as a tool to get a more precise assessment of the risk and to reduce the costs of healthcare.