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In vitro diagnosis of IgE-mediated allergy: breakthroughs in the last decade

Didier G Ebo University of Antwerp, Faculty of Medicine, Department Immunology–Allergology–Rheumatology, Campus Drie Eiken T4.08, Universiteitsplein 1, B 2610 Antwerpen, Belgium. [email protected]
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Margo M Hagendorens University of Antwerp, Faculty of Medicine, Department Immunology–Allergology–Rheumatology, Campus Drie Eiken T4.08, Universiteitsplein 1, B 2610 Antwerpen, Belgium
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Chris H Bridts University of Antwerp, Faculty of Medicine, Department Immunology–Allergology–Rheumatology, Campus Drie Eiken T4.08, Universiteitsplein 1, B 2610 Antwerpen, Belgium
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Wim J Stevens University of Antwerp, Faculty of Medicine, Department Immunology–Allergology–Rheumatology, Campus Drie Eiken T4.08, Universiteitsplein 1, B 2610 Antwerpen, Belgium
Pages 9-11 | Published online: 10 Jan 2014

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