Eosinophilic gastroenteritis
Synonyms: EGE | Eosinophilic enteritis | Eosinophilic gastroenterocolitis
A rare benign gastrointestinal disease characterized by the presence of abnormal and nonspecific gastro-intestinal (GI) manifestations associated with an eosinophilic infiltration of the GI tract which can affect several segments and involve several layers within the GI wall.
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Eosinophilic gastroenteritis?
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Advocacy Organizations
American Partnership For Eosinophilic Disease
To passionately embrace, support, and improve the lives of patients and families affected by eosinophil-associated diseases through education and awareness, research, support, and advocacy.
CURED Nfp
CURED is a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to those suffering from Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases (EGID), including eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), eosinophilic gastritis (EoG), eosinophilic colitis (EoC), and other eosinophilic diseases.
Clinical Trials
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