Misdiagnosed food allergy resulting in severe malnutrition in an infant.

Michael Alvares; Leon Kao; Vineeta Mittal; Alice Wuu; April Clark; Andrew Bird

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Misdiagnosed food allergy resulting in severe malnutrition in an infant.

December 2, 2014

Alvares M, Kao L, Mittal V, et al. Pediatrics. 2013;132(1):e229-32.

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This commentary illustrates how misdiagnosis of food allergies can delay correct diagnosis and treatment.

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