Table 4
Positive skin prick tests to latex
Exposure group
Wheal ⩾ 3 mm
n (%)
Wheal ⩾ 2 mm
n (%)
Glove manufacturers
High
4 (1.3)
27 (8.8)
Moderate
4 (2.4)
7 (6.3)
Low
0
5 (7.9)
Rubber plantations
Moderate
4 (1.3)
21 (6.7)
College students
None
0
2 (1.4)