Anaphylactic reactions during oral food challenge test in pediatric patients
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Anaphylactic reactions during oral food challenge test in pediatric patients
Background The prevalence of Food Allergy (FA) is increasing and the correct diagnosis is mandatory among patients with adverse reactions to foods. The oral food challenge tests (OFCT) remain the better tests for FA diagnosis and its usage is essential to avoid misdiagnosis. As severe reactions may occur, staff must be prepared to manage lifethreatening situations. The aim of this study was to ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Clinical and Translational Allergy
سال: 2013
ISSN: 2045-7022
DOI: 10.1186/2045-7022-3-s3-p121