The influence of treatment with antibiotics in the first year of life on the prevalence of asthma and atopic dermatitis in children

<p><strong>Background:</strong> Several factors have been implicated in the rising prevalence of allergic sensitisation and asthma. Early life exposure to allergens, viral and bacterial infections has an important influence on developing immune system. Human microflora and her chan...

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Main Author: Lilijana Besednjak-Kocijančič
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Slovenian Medical Association 2007-10-01
Series:Zdravniški Vestnik
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Online Access:http://vestnik.szd.si/index.php/ZdravVest/article/view/1828