Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care
Volume 39, Issue 10 , Pages 236-254 , November 2009

Food Allergies: Clinical Manifestations, Diagnosis, and Management

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doi: 10.1016/j.cppeds.2009.09.003

Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care
Volume 39, Issue 10 , Pages 236-254 , November 2009

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