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Allergic colitis risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Risk factors for allergic colitis include family history of atopy and previous sibling with IgE mediated food allergy.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Risk factors for allergic colitis include:[1]
- Family history of atopy, asthma, environmental allergies
- Previous sibling with IgE mediated food allergy
- IgA deficiency
- Use of formula feeds
- Gastroenteritis
References
References
- ↑ Allergic Colitis Symptoms and Causes. Boston Children’s Hospital. http://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions-and-treatments/conditions/allergic-colitis/symptoms-and-causes Accessed on April 18, 2017.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Qasim Salau, M.B.B.S., FMCPaed [2]