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Epidemiology and molecular study of IgE mediated food allergy in South Tunisian children

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: IgE-mediated food allergy may be a life-threatening affection with a deep impact on dietary habits, social interactions, and economic status. Although the increase in food allergy prevalence in the last decades, objective data are scarce in developing countries. Diagnosis remains challenging especially in children.

Source: World Allergy Organization Journal

DOI: 10.1016/j.waojou.2026.101271

Authors: A. Jerbi, S. Feki, S. Ben Ameur, T. Kammoun, H. Hachicha

Institutions: University of Sfax, Hopital Universitaire Hedi Chaker, Hopital Universitaire Habib Bourguiba

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: $3,508