YOKNAPATAWPHA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
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Investigating Officer(s): Det. S. Murphy, Det. T. Armstrong
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Incident No.: 001294-23E-2004
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Case Description: Kristi Waterson Homicide
The Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Department obtained the
following document, which was part of the civil lawsuit "Nathaniel
Nelson VS. Church & Dwight Co., Inc." filed January 15, 2003.
Richard C Blorum, MD
Dermatology Center of Natchez
19 Sgt Prentiss Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
13 January 2003
To whom it may concern:
This letter confirms that Nathaniel Harrison Nelson has
demonstrated an acute clinical immediate hypersensitivity reaction
-- commonly known as an allergic reaction -- to latex proteins in
materials derived from trees producing natural rubber latex (Hevea
brasiliensis). Such diagnosis was made on 2 January 2003 using a
skin-prick test at this facility and confirmed with results obtained
from Natchez General Hospital Serology Laboratory, which conducted
IgE allergy bloods test and confirmed the presence of IgE anti-latex
antibodies.
When Mr. Nelson comes in contact with materials made of,
containing, or that have been in contact or have absorbed natural
rubber latex, his mucous membranes may absorb latex proteins. Mr.
Nelson’s immune system then produces antibodies that react immunologically with these antigenic proteins.
When exposed to latex proteins, like many latex-sensitive individuals, Mr. Nelson rapidly
experiences severe reactions that begin with hives, congestion,
tightening of the throat, and dizziness. However, he rapidly
develops anaphylaxis, a dangerous systemic reaction that causes a
drop in blood pressure, difficulty breathing, swelling of the
throat, tongue and nose, and even loss of consciousness and could be
life-threatening if unattended. This requires emergency medical
attention.
Test results have been authorized for release by Mr.
Nelson and are available to qualified medical personnel upon
request.
// Richard C. Blorum, MD
Dermatology Center of Natchez
Sworn before me this 13th day of January, 2003
//Roberta Wilber
Roberta Wilber, Notary Public
My commission expires 3/8/2007
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