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A 17-year-old girl with spina bifida is helping her mother prepare for her younger brother's birthday party. After blowing up a balloon the girl develops erythemia and itching around her mouth. This is likely due to which of the following?

A) A developing cold sore
B) A food allergy
C) A latex allergy
D) Facial eczema

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The answer is C, a latex allergy.

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User Donghee
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Answer:

c) A latex allergy

Step-by-step explanation:

People with Spina Bifida are at high risk for latex allergies.

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