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To the Editor: Eosinophilic esophagitis is an emerging disease worldwide, as documented by recent case series from Switzerland, Australia, Italy, Spain, Japan, England, and the United States.^1,2 Eosinophilic esophagitis mimics gastroesophageal reflux disease and may result in narrowing and stricture of the esophagus.^1,2,3 This disease is differentiated from reflux esophagitis on the basis of the magnitude of mucosal eosinophilia and a lack of response to acid suppression.⁴ We report findings from a population-based demographic study of the pediatric population with eosinophilic esophagitis residing in the vicinity of our medical center (Hamilton County, Ohio), a region with a single pediatric gastroenterology . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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