Title of article
The influence of infections on the development and severity of allergic disorders
Author/Authors
Udo Herz، نويسنده , , Paige Lacy، نويسنده , , Harald Renz، نويسنده , , Klaus Erb، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2000
Pages
9
From page
632
To page
640
Abstract
The frequency and severity of atopic disorders are steadily increasing, particularly in developing countries. The reason for this observation is not clear. Recent studies indicate that infections with viruses and especially with bacteria early in life may help to inhibit allergic Th2 responses by skewing the immune system towards Th1 responses. However, infections can also lead to the exacerbation of atopic disorders.
Journal title
Current Opinion in Immunology
Serial Year
2000
Journal title
Current Opinion in Immunology
Record number
512014
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