Challenging times for food allergy tests.
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چکیده
F ood allergies represent a significant problem in the western world, affecting about 7% of children under 3 years of age. 2 The impact of food allergies extend beyond the affected individual to their immediate family, as a great deal of anxiety is generated by the fear of a possible fatal food allergy and the practical problem of food avoidance. Consequently it is essential that a correct diagnosis be made.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of disease in childhood
دوره 90 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005