The serum latex-specific IgE levels, respiratory complaints, PFT, serum interleukin (IL)-4, IL-5, IL-8, IL-10, IL-13 levels of all male workers (n = 108) exposed to latex in the workplace, which produced rubber seals, were compared with the control group (n = 52).
The rates of latex-specific IgE >0.10 kU/L in the workers and control group were 12.3% and 4.1%, respectively ( P = 0.147). There was no difference in IL-4, IL-5, IL-10, and IL-13 levels between latex-specific IgE-positive, and -negative participants.
Latex sensitivity was higher in workers who used rubber as a raw material than in the control group but it was not statistically significant.
方法:血清乳胶特异性IgE水平,呼吸不适,PFT,血清白细胞介素(IL)-4,IL-5,IL-8,IL-10,IL-13水平的所有男性工人(n=108)在工作场所暴露于乳胶,生产橡胶密封件,与对照组(n=52)进行比较。
结果:工人和对照组的乳胶特异性IgE>0.10kU/L的比率分别为12.3%和4.1%,分别(p=0.147)。乳胶特异性IgE阳性和阴性参与者之间的IL-4,IL-5,IL-10和IL-13水平没有差异。
结论:使用橡胶作为原料的工人的胶乳敏感性高于对照组,但没有统计学意义。