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The tale of the allergist's life: a series of interesting case reports
1Division of Immunobiology, Section of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri 63104, USA. slavinrg@slu.edu
Abstract:
The practicing allergist has the unique opportunity to see an extraordinary variety of fascinating patients. Identifying the precise cause of the patient's complaints makes for a satisfying intellectual endeavor. This is exemplified by the description of nine cases seen in a university allergy clinic. The cases include uncommon pets such as monkey, hedgehog, and iguana; occupational allergens such as slime mold and nematodes; household exposure to spider and lady bugs; and recreational exposure to earthworms and algae. Instituting environmental control measures results in a gratifying response in the patient.
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