Abstract

Six cases of urticaria are reported in which trace quantities of fluoride proved to have played a major etiological role. The causative relationship was established by blindfold tests, by the history and by the concomittant symptomatology. Following an oral test dose of fluoride given to five of the six cases a significantly lower urinary F-output was noted than in normal controls.

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