Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 18 - Immune Disorders - Clinical Case Study - Page 581: 1

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Latex is an allergen. The dentist must be using latex gloves while examining her patient. The contact between the skin and the latex must be the cause of swelling of face and mouth in the woman(patient).

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