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management of chronic illnesses at school: peanut allergies  

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  • A peanut allergy is a type of food allergy, caused by specific food proteins. A food allergy causes an abnormal response of the body's immune system that can cause allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis, which can cause death. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Health; Management of Chronic Illnesses at School: Peanut Allergies]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-ZK662TLD-7

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