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Pathogenesis of Allergic Conjunctivitis

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In recent years, tremendous progress in the understanding of allergic mechanisms has brought new insights into the pathophysiology and clinical aspects of several allergic diseases, as clearly documented by the previous chapters in this section of the book.

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  1. Sergio Bonini MD, PhD
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  1. Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    Judah A. Denburg MD, FRCP(C)

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Bonini, S., Bonini, S. (1998). Pathogenesis of Allergic Conjunctivitis. In: Denburg, J.A. (eds) Allergy and Allergic Diseases. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-2776-0_27

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  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-2776-0_27

  • Publisher Name: Humana Press, Totowa, NJ

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