%0 Journal Article %T Latex Allergy - Illustrative Case Report %A K. E.Vijaya Prasad %J Annals and Essences of Dentistry %D 2010 %I Dentaquest %X Natural latex from rubber-tree is allergenic with significant cumulative latex exposure, as seen in healthcare providers and workers in rubber industry and also patients who had undergone surgeries early in life [1] . Symptoms of latex allergy may progress rapidly and unpredictably to anaphylaxis. Diagnosis is usually made initially by history. A case report of atypical contact dermatitis type of latex allergy is described in this case report. %K Latex Allergy %K Case Report %U http://aedj.in/2.1.15-16