Abstract:Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) is a gastrointestinal, non-IgE mediated, and food hypersensitivity syndrome, and particularly occurs in infants during the introduction of new foods. There is no specific diagnostic test for FPIES, and therefore, diagnosis relies on medical records, symptoms presented, oral food challenges, and symptomatic relief after dietary avoidance. 1 Contrastingly, necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a lifethreatening emergency of the gastrointestinal tract that almost e… Show more
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