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Editorial: Insights Into the Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment of Food Allergy

Year: 2020

Type: editorial

Abstract: Insights Into the Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment of Food AllergyFood allergy (FA) is a growing public health concern affecting nearly up to 6-8% in children and 3-5% in adults with life-threatening potential.The increase in prevalence of FA in recent years has implicated environmental influences related to a modern life style in disease pathogenesis.This Frontiers Research Topic was designed to provide a timely collection on animal and clinical studies on new research directions in the etiology, prevention, and treatment of FA.We received a series of 14 original and review articles on the topic that span a wide range of exciting, new areas that will inform the research community on FA.

Source: Frontiers in Immunology

DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.01937

Authors: Michiko Oyoshi, R. Sharon Chinthrajah

Institutions: Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard University, Stanford University

Language: English

Topic: Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research

Subfield: Immunology and Allergy

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,950