Food Allergy
Edition: 4 edition
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: April 18, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 632
ISBN-13: 9781405151290
Subjects: Technology & Engineering; Consumer Health; Science/Mathematics; Allergies; Immunology; Medical / Immunology; Food Science; Food Hypersensitivity; Food additives; Food allergy; Health aspects
First sentence: An allergic response is thought to be an aberrant, misguided, systemic immune response to an otherwise harmless antigen.
Description: Applying a scientific approach this unique book covers both pediatric and adult adverse reactions to foods and food additives. Following the successful formula of the previous editions, Food Allergy has established itself as the comprehensive reference for those treating patients with food allergy or suspected allergy. The book has been thoroughly revised and updated presenting new chapters devoted to food biotechnology and genetic engineering, seafood toxins, future approaches to therapy and hidden food allergens. This Fourth edition, is divided into five sections featuring key concept boxes for each chapter. Displayed in a logical manner the book is a practical, readable reference.