The relationship between immunization and food allergy and sensitisation in South African children
Abstract The prevalence of food allergies is higher in children compared to adults and it is increasing. The factors that influence food allergies in children are not clear. In light of the hygiene hypothesis, vaccinations may contribute towards to a predominant allergen specific response or exposur...
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| Format: | Dissertation |
| Language: | English |
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University of Cape Town
2017
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/25420 |