Editing Latex allergy (section)

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'''Latex allergy''' is a medical term encompassing a range of [[allergic]] reactions to the [[protein]]s present in [[natural rubber]] latex.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/latexallergy/ |title=Safety and Health Topics &#124; Latex Allergy |publisher=Osha.gov |access-date=2014-07-31}}</ref>  It generally develops after repeated exposure to products containing natural rubber latex. When latex-containing medical devices or supplies come in contact with [[mucous membrane]]s, the membranes may absorb latex [[protein]]s. In some susceptible people, the immune system produces [[Antibody|antibodies]] that react [[Immune response|immunologically]] with these [[antigen]]ic proteins.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ada.org/en/member-center/oral-health-topics/allergy-to-latex-rubber |title=Allergy to Latex Rubber |publisher=American Dental Association}}</ref>  Many items contain or are made from natural rubber, including [[shoe sole]]s, pen grips, [[hot water bottle]]s, [[elastic bands]], [[rubber gloves]], [[condoms]], [[Baby bottle#Teats (or nipples)|baby-bottle nipples]], and [[balloons]]; consequently, there are many possible routes of exposure that may [[Allergic response|trigger a reaction]]. People with latex allergies may also have or develop allergic reactions to some fruits, such as bananas.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Taylor |first1=J.S. |last2=Erkek |first2=E. |date=2004 |title=Latex allergy: diagnosis and management |journal=Dermatologic Therapy |volume=17 |issue=4 |pages=289–301 |pmid=15327474 |doi=10.1111/j.1396-0296.2004.04024.x |s2cid=24748498 |name-list-style=amp|doi-access=free }}</ref>