[Latex allergy in 16 children].

Background: Latex allergy is now well-known in adults and children. It represents the first cause of anaphylactic operating shock in pediatrics.

Population: A diagnosis of latex allergy was made in 16 children (five girls and 11 boys), aged 2 to 15 years, because of evoking signs and symptoms, from simple urticaria to Quincke edema in presence of latex.