Latex allergy trigger a reaction. People with latex allergies may also have or develop allergic reactions to some fruits, such as bananas. Natural rubber latex is known to cause allergic reactions of Type I (e.g. anaphylaxis) and Type IV (e.g. allergic contact dermatitis) as well as non-allergic irritant contact dermatitis. The most serious and rare form of latex allergy, Type I hypersensitivity can cause an immediate and potentially life-threatening reaction, not unlike the severe reaction some people have to bee stings. Such reactions account for a significant proportion of perioperative anaphylactic reaction, especially in children with myelomeningocele. Type I natural rubber latex
Allergic transfusion reaction antihistamine and if the symptoms completely disappear and the patient feels well, the transfusion may be restarted. A mild transfusion reaction during infusion usually does not progress to a more severe anaphlyactic reaction after infusion of additional product from the same unit. If the symptoms are more than mild, the transfusion should not be restarted. There is no evidence that antihistamine premedication prevents allergic transfusion reactions, although these drugs can mitigate symptoms once they occur. Allergic transfusion reaction An allergic transfusion reaction is a blood transfusion that results in allergic reaction. It is among the most common transfusion reactions to