Highlights in Food Allergy: 6th International Symposium on Immunological and Clinical Problems of Food Allergy, Lugano/Switzerland, September 24-26, 1996

Ortolani, C.;Wuthrich, Brunello;International Symposium on Immunological and Clinical Problems of Food

ISBN 10: 3805562241 / ISBN 13: 9783805562249

Published by S Karger Pub, Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.A., 1996

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Title: Highlights in Food Allergy: 6th ...

Publisher: S Karger Pub, Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.A.

Publication Date: 1996

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Dustjacket

Edition: First Edition.

Book Type: Ex-Library

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Synopsis:

The growing importance of food allergy is confirmed by recent epidemiologic data which show that food allergies affect about 13-18% of the population. focusing on IgE-mediated allergy, this book presents the latest finding concerning the molecular characteristics of food allergens and the cross-reactivity between different food allergens as well as between food and pollen allergens. Through coverage is given to gastrointestinal diseases caused by immunologic reactions to food in pediatric patients, prophylaxis, and the maturation of the immune system. Clinical experience with food allergies in different groups of patients is summarized in a number of papers, while others examine the allergenicity of different food. Finally, a number of controversial issues in the diagnosis and treatment of food allergies are discussed by authors who take opposing standpoints - an approach designed to assist readers in forming their own opinions on these challenging issues.