All of the Following Are Features of Food Allergies Except

question 115

Multiple Choice

All of the following are features of food allergies except

• A)they can be diagnosed only by testing for antibodies.
• B)allergic reactions to food may appear immediately or 24 hours later.
• C)the presence of antibodies always coincides with physical symptoms.
• D)once a food allergy is diagnosed, it is imperative that the offending food be totally eliminated.

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