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Are polyisoprene surgical gloves safe for me to use if i have a severe latex allergy?
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Entirely safe: Plastics like polyisoprene and others are unrelated to latex and entirely safe in latex allergy. It's exactly the kind of glove you should be using.
Answered 7/24/2016
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