Food anaphylaxis in children: epidemiology and triggers



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Food anaphylaxis prevalence is increased over the last ten years in all age groups in developed countries. Authors compare the data on food anaphylaxis prevalence in children, point out a number of features influence the results of epidemiological researches and consider the most frequent triggers of food anaphylaxis.

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N V Esakova

Moscow Research Institute of Pediatric and Child Surgery

Email: env007@rambler.ru

A N Pampura

Moscow Research Institute of Pediatric and Child Surgery

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