The immunopathologies of food allergies can involve Immunoglobulin E (IgE), or non-IgE, or have a mixed IgE and non-IgE response. In the past decade, food allergy manifestations have evolved and there have been increased reports of the latter two presentations. A case report of a young child with allergic eosinophilic gastroenterocolitis, with a mixed immune reaction is described. The nutritional management of the condition is reviewed.
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