Abstract
A world wide web database was established that tracked features of eosinophil-associated gastrointestinal disorders; 80% had coexisting atopic disease, 62% had food sensitization, and 16% had an immediate family member with a similar disorder. Developmental delay, seizure disorders, and congenital anomalies were seen in a proportion of respondents. The world wide web has proven to be an efficient tool to gather patient information, allowing us to define distinguishing features of various eosinophil-associated gastrointestinal disorders and to establish that these disorders have strong genetic and allergic components.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Allergens / adverse effects
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Canada / epidemiology
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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China / epidemiology
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Diet
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England / epidemiology
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Environmental Exposure / adverse effects
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Eosinophilia / blood*
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Eosinophilia / diagnosis
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Family Health
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Female
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Gastrointestinal Diseases / blood*
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Gastrointestinal Diseases / diagnosis
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Humans
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Hypersensitivity, Immediate / blood
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Hypersensitivity, Immediate / epidemiology
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Immunization
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Incidence
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Infant
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Internet
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Israel / epidemiology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Registries
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Time Factors
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United States / epidemiology