Spermicide condoms linked to latex allergy
Aids Alert 11(9): 107-108
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0887-0292 PMID: 11363727 Document Number: 277492
The use of the spermicide nonoxynol-9 (N-9) with latex condoms may increase the risk of hypersensitivity to latex. Researchers formally thought that the genital reaction was to the spermicide, not to the latex, but N-9 appears to increase the release of natural rubber latex proteins. Studies are underway to determine whether N-9 is effective against HIV.