Prenatal and Early Childhood Triclosan Exposure and Allergic Outcomes in a Prospective Pregnancy and Birth Cohort
Exposure to triclosan, an antimicrobial chemical, may adversely affect immune function in children and increase the risk of developing asthma and eczema. We hypothesized that early-life triclosan exposure is associated with an increased risk of allergy, wheeze, and eczema in children.
Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Medina Jackson-Browne, Melissa Eliot, Adam Spanier, George Papandonatos, Aimin Chen, Antonia Calafat, Kimberly Yolton, Bruce Lanphear, Joseph Braun Source Type: research