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Archive: Month: September 2017

Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome

September 27, 2017 | Black & Kletz Allergy

The most common type of food allergy is an “immediate hypersensitivity” reaction (i.e., Type I reaction), where the symptoms usually begin within a few minutes of exposure to the offending food.  These reactions are mediated by an antibody called IgE which interacts with the protein (i.e., antigen, allergen) in the food.  This interaction causes a […]

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Recurrent Infections – Are They Due to Allergies?

September 19, 2017 | Black & Kletz Allergy

Recurrent infections occur in many individuals in the U.S., as well as around the world.  In the U.S., malnutrition is not a common cause as it is in many undeveloped third-world countries.  Parasitic infections are also not very common in the U.S. unless an individual travels to a developing country, consumes uncooked meat/fish, drinks tainted […]

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