Specific IgE levels in the diagnosis of immediate hypersensitivity to cows' milk protein in the infant
C García-Ara, T Boyano-Martínez, JM Díaz-Pena… - Journal of Allergy and …, 2001 - Elsevier
Background: A milk-free diet with substitute formula should be established when immediate
symptomatic hypersensitivity to cows' milk protein (CMP) is diagnosed, and therefore an
accurate diagnosis is very important. Objective: This study aims to find the optimal cutoff
values for specific IgE antibody levels that discriminate between allergic and tolerant infants
by using cows' milk and its principal proteins as allergens. Methods: A prospective study was
carried out on 170 patients under 1 year old (mean, 4.8 months). These patients were seen …
symptomatic hypersensitivity to cows' milk protein (CMP) is diagnosed, and therefore an
accurate diagnosis is very important. Objective: This study aims to find the optimal cutoff
values for specific IgE antibody levels that discriminate between allergic and tolerant infants
by using cows' milk and its principal proteins as allergens. Methods: A prospective study was
carried out on 170 patients under 1 year old (mean, 4.8 months). These patients were seen …