The microbiome and allergic diseases

That microbial infections can influence the development and severity of allergic diseases is well established. Examples include Staphylococcus aureus or herpes simplex infection in atopic dermatitis (AD) and various respiratory viral infections in asthma. Adults with AD have been found to have increased cutaneous, multiorgan, and system infections associated with considerable cost burden from hospitalization.1 The strong association of S aureus infection in AD has resulted in the frequent use of antibiotics for exacerbation of AD, even in the absence of overt skin infection.
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tags: Perspective Source Type: research