<unk>  is a medical term encompassing a range of allergic reactions to the proteins present in natural rubber<unk> . It generally develops after repeated exposure to products containing natural rubber<unk> . When<unk> -containing medical devices or supplies come in contact with mucous membranes, the membranes may absorb<unk>  proteins. In some susceptible people, the immune system produces antibodies that react immunologically with these antigenic proteins. Many items contain or are made from natural rubber, including shoe soles, pen grips, hot water bottles, elastic bands, rubber gloves, condoms, baby-bottle nipples, and balloons; consequently, there are many possible routes of exposure that may trigger a reaction. People with<unk> es may also have or develop allergic reactions to some fruits, such as bananas.
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