Lack of association between asthma, atopy and helminthic infection in school-age children in the province of Bengo, Angola
Conclusion: No relationship was apparent between the prevalence of asthma, atopy and helminth infection. Further studies are warranted, namely cohort studies with long follow up monitoring since birth.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Lopes Teixeira Arrais, M., Sachicola, O., Quifica, F., Gama, J., Taborda-Barata, L., Brito, M. Tags: Allergy and immunology Source Type: research
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