Current concepts in food allergy.

Current concepts in food allergy.

MedLine Citation:	PMID: 7405784 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE
Abstract/OtherAbstract:	Food allergy is an adverse reaction to a specific food. It is caused by an immunologic mechanism and is not common. Skin testing demonstrates the presence of reaginic antibodies against the offending food in most patients who have immediate reactions. Skin tests do not establish a definitive diagnosis of food allergy. Avoidance is the only effective therapy. Excluding cow's milk and egg yolk from the diet of infants has not been proved to prevent allergic disease.

Authors:	T M Golbert
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Publication Detail:	Type: Journal Article
Journal Detail:	Title: American family physician Volume: 22 ISSN: 0002-838X ISO Abbreviation: Am Fam Physician Publication Date: 1980 Aug
Date Detail:	Created Date: 1980-10-27 Completed Date: 1980-10-27 Revised Date: 2004-11-17
Medline Journal Info:	Nlm Unique ID: 1272646 Medline TA: Am Fam Physician Country: UNITED STATES
Other Details:	Languages: eng Pagination: 95-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:	Food Hypersensitivity / diagnosis*, immunology, therapy Humans Skin Tests

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