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ReviewDiseases (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Cow's Milk Protein Allergy, a Systematic Review of Clinical Characteristics, Diagnosis, Management, and Economic Impact.

Fabiola Menco Contreras, Karina Pastor-Sierra, Nany Castilla Herrera

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Review in Diseases (Basel, Switzerland), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Fabiola Menco ContrerasFacultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad del Sinú E.B.Z., Montería 230001, Colombia.
Karina Pastor-SierraGrupo de Investigación Biomédicas y Biología Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad del Sinú E.B.Z., Montería 230001, Colombia.ORCID 0000-0002-6129-3666
Nany Castilla HerreraFacultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad del Sinú E.B.Z., Montería 230001, Colombia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionCow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) is one of the most common food allergies in early infancy and poses important clinical and economic challenges for affected children, their families, and healthcare systems. In Latin America, variability in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches remains substantial.

objectiveWe aim to systematically review the available evidence on CMPA, with emphasis on clinical characteristics, diagnosis, management, and economic impact, and to provide a complementary cost analysis of specialized formulas in the Colombian context.

methodsA systematic review was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines to synthesize current evidence on CMPA in pediatric populations. Studies published between 2010 and 2023 were screened using predefined eligibility criteria, and 46 studies were included in the qualitative synthesis. A complementary cost analysis was also performed to estimate the six-month costs associated with specialized infant formulas in Colombia, based on average age-specific formula consumption and standardized 2025 market prices.

resultsThe reviewed evidence confirms that CMPA is a heterogeneous condition with variable clinical manifestations and persistent diagnostic challenges, particularly in non-IgE-mediated presentations. Elimination of cow's milk protein followed by oral food challenge remains the reference diagnostic approach. Breastfeeding with maternal dairy exclusion is consistently recommended as the preferred first-line strategy, whereas extensively hydrolyzed and amino-acid-based formulas are used when breastfeeding is not feasible or is insufficient. Estimated six-month costs ranged from COP 4,337,640 to COP 14,480,700 (approximately USD 1100-3600), depending on formula type.

conclusionsCMPA requires early recognition, careful clinical evaluation, individualized nutritional management, and improved access to effective and affordable treatment strategies.

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amino acid-based formulasbreastfeedingcow’s milk protein allergyeconomic burdenfood allergyhydrolyzed formulasinfant nutrition

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PMID42041638
PMCPMC13115248

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