Allergic Inflammation Study
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Description
The goal of this study is to determine why Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) occurs and attempt to develop new blood tests for this condition. Individuals with known EoE food sensitivities and/or anaphylactic food allergy to milk, egg, wheat, and/or soy are eligible for enrollment as index subjects. IgE and EoE food allergies are to be established by clinical history and/or prior laboratory testing. A related or unrelated control subject will be recruited for each successfully enrolled index subject.
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What to expect
All new research subjects will be asked to complete a brief allergic disease survey and provide a blood sample after consenting to participate in the research study. Genetic data may be obtained from some subjects who provide consent for genetic testing, and some participants may be asked to provide an additional sample of urine, saliva, stool, or leftover surgical tissue.
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