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Cow's milk allergy.(Pediatric Advisor 2007)
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- Clinical Reference Systems
- Article date:
- May 31, 2007
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What is a milk allergy?
A milk allergy is a reaction by your child's immune system to the protein in milk. Our immune systems normally respond to bacteria or viruses that attack the body. With a food allergy, the body's immune system attacks harmless things, such as the proteins found in cow's milk. Casein is the main protein found in milk. It is found in the solid part of milk (curd) when milk goes sour. Whey, the liquid that remains once the curd is removed, contains the rest of the proteins. Your child can be allergic to the proteins in curd, whey, or both.
In very young children, cow's milk is the leading cause of allergic reactions. Milk is one of ...