Food allergy and anaphylaxis – 2063. Identification of foods causing hypersensitivity/ allergy among school children in two sub-urban schools in Colombo District, Sri Lanka
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Background In general, different foods and food ingredients are believed to be causing hypersensitivity/allergy among the Sri Lankan population. Global epidemiological observations have revealed lists and levels of hypersensitive foods but proper researches have been carried out in Sri Lanka for identifying food allergens. This study was carried out to obtain statistical data for different food categories causing hypersensitivity in school children in Colombo Districts, Sri Lanka.
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