Food Allergy: Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment.

J Clin Med

Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, School and Operative Unit of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.

Published: October 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • Food allergy (FA) involves an abnormal immune response to certain foods that are usually safe to eat.
  • It can lead to a range of symptoms, from mild to severe, when an individual is exposed to these food allergens.
  • Understanding FA is important for managing and preventing serious health risks associated with these reactions.

Article Abstract

Food allergy (FA) is a complex disease characterized by an immunological adverse reaction that may occur following exposure to apparently harmless food allergens [...].

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