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The diagnosis of IgE-mediated food allergy in childhood

The diagnosis of IgE-mediated food allergy in childhood
The diagnosis of IgE-mediated food allergy in childhood
IgE-mediated food allergy is a common condition in childhood and a recognized public health concern. An accurate diagnosis of food allergy facilitates the avoidance of the allergen - and cross-reactive allergens - and allows for safe dietary expansion. The diagnosis of food allergy relies on a combination of rigorous history, physical examination, allergy tests [skin prick tests (SPT) and/or serum-specific IgE] and oral food challenges. Diagnostic cut-off values for SPT and specific IgE results have improved the diagnosis of food allergy and thereby reduced the need to perform oral food challenges. This clinical case series seeks to highlight a contemporary approach to the diagnosis of food allergy in children strategies.
0905-6157
309-319
Du Toit, G.
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Santos, A.
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Roberts, Graham
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Fox, A.T.
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Smith, P.
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Lack, G.
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Du Toit, G.
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Santos, A.
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Roberts, Graham
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Fox, A.T.
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Smith, P.
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Du Toit, G., Santos, A., Roberts, Graham, Fox, A.T., Smith, P. and Lack, G. (2009) The diagnosis of IgE-mediated food allergy in childhood. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, 20 (4), 309-319. (doi:10.1111/j.1399-3038.2009.00887.x). (PMID:19538353)

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Abstract

IgE-mediated food allergy is a common condition in childhood and a recognized public health concern. An accurate diagnosis of food allergy facilitates the avoidance of the allergen - and cross-reactive allergens - and allows for safe dietary expansion. The diagnosis of food allergy relies on a combination of rigorous history, physical examination, allergy tests [skin prick tests (SPT) and/or serum-specific IgE] and oral food challenges. Diagnostic cut-off values for SPT and specific IgE results have improved the diagnosis of food allergy and thereby reduced the need to perform oral food challenges. This clinical case series seeks to highlight a contemporary approach to the diagnosis of food allergy in children strategies.

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Published date: June 2009
Organisations: Human Development & Health

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Local EPrints ID: 351148
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/351148
ISSN: 0905-6157
PURE UUID: cc425832-cb8d-442e-9747-322d0dc1c55f
ORCID for Graham Roberts: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0003-2252-1248

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Last modified: 15 Mar 2024 03:22

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Author: G. Du Toit
Author: A. Santos
Author: Graham Roberts ORCID iD
Author: A.T. Fox
Author: P. Smith
Author: G. Lack

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