Association between infection with Helicobacter pylori and atopy in young Ethiopian children: A longitudinal study

ConclusionThese data are consistent with the hypothesis that early exposure to H. pylori is inversely associated with atopy and allergic conditions. A possible modest protective association against atopy was observed in those infected with a more virulent CagA+ strain of H. pylori.

Source: Clinical and Experimental Allergy - September 4, 2017 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: B. Taye, F. Enquselassie, A. Tsegaye, A. Amberbir, G. Medhin, A. Fogarty, K. Robinson, G. Davey Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research