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Latex allergy is an immune system reaction to natural rubber latex that is found in most latex gloves and many other medical products. Allergy to latex poses a serious health risk for some patients and health care workers and, in rare cases, can be fatal. 

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Latex allergy is caused by exposure to natural rubber latex, a substance that is found in latex gloves and many other medical and household products. Allergy to latex poses a serious health risk for some patients and health care workers and, in rare cases, can be fatal. 

Substance abuse can be a significant problem in the workplace, contributing to impaired productivity and job performance, increased accidents and injuries, violations of security, theft of company property and diminished employee morale. 

Raymond, MD. At the time of the guidelines' preparation, the Committee consisted of James E. Lockey, MD, Chairman; Henry Velez, MD, Associate Chairman; Arch I. Carson, MD; Clayton T. Cowl, MD; George L. Delclos, MD; Jordan N. Fink, MD; Brett J. Gerstenhaber, MD; Philip I.