Cow's milk-associated chronic food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) exacerbated by extensively hydrolyzed formula

Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) is a non-IgE-mediated food allergy predominantly seen in infancy or early childhood. While its incidence has been steadily increasing over the past two decades, it is still often misdiagnosed due to lack of awareness.1 It presents in two forms: acute and chronic.

Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - February 23, 2018 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Shyam R. Joshi, J. Andrew Bird Tags: Letter Source Type: research