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Am I allergic to non-vegetarian food?
Question
I am a 23 years old male allergic to non-vegetarian food. I develop red spots on the skin after a few weeks of having chicken or egg. Is it allergy or something else?
Expert Answer
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Dr Lawrence YoultenApr 21, 2009
Consultant,
Department of Allergy,
Addenbrookes, Cambridge
Department of Allergy,
Addenbrookes, Cambridge
Allergies to foods generally start within an hour or so, or a day or two in other cases. I don't know any food allergy that takes weeks to develop.
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