Simona Barni, Francesca Mori, Mattia Giovannini, Lucia Liotti, Carla Mastrorilli, Luca Pecoraro, Francesca Saretta, Riccardo Castagnoli, Stefania Arasi, Lucia Caminiti, Mariannita Gelsomino, Angela Klain, Michele Miraglia Del Giudice, Elio Novembre
Allergic proctocolitis (AP) is a benign condition, frequent in childhood, that is classified as a non-IgE-mediated food allergy. The prevalence is unknown; however, its frequency appears to be increasing, especially in exclusively breastfed infants. Clinical manifestations typically begin in the first few months of life with the appearance of bright red blood (hematochezia), with or without mucus, in the stool of apparently healthy, thriving infants. Most cases of AP are caused by cow's milk proteins; however, other allergens, such as soy, egg, corn, and wheat, may be potential triggers...
August 29, 2023: Life