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Cow Milk Allergy

Christopher W. Edwards  1 , Mohammad A. Younus
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Cow Milk Allergy

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Cow's milk allergy is a common diagnosis in infants and children. It characteristically presents as an allergic reaction to the protein found in cow’s milk. Cow's milk allergy manifests as a variety of symptoms and signs which commonly develop in infants and can regress by the age of 6. It can be a source of parental and family stress due to a milk-free diet and can lead to a subsequent nutritional deficiency if not treated appropriately.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Christopher Edwards declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Mohammad Younus declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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