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Milk Hypersensitivity

Medical Definition:	Allergic reaction to milk (usually cow's milk) or milk products. MILK HYPERSENSITIVITY should be differentiated from LACTOSE INTOLERANCE, an intolerance to milk as a result of congenital deficiency of lactase.
Guide Notes:	coord IM with specific milk product /adv eff (IM) if pertinent; do not confuse with LACTOSE INTOLERANCE, a lactase defic
Previously Indexed:	Food Hypersensitivity (1966-1990),Milk/adverse effects (1966-1990)

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