Reduced helminth burden increases allergen skin sensitization but not clinical allergy: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in Vietnam

BACKGROUND: Observational evidence suggests that infection with helminths protects against allergic disease and allergen skin sensitization. It is postulated that such effects are mediated by helminth-induced cytokine responses, in particular IL-10. OBJECTIVE: We tested this hypothesis in a rural ar...

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Main Author: Simmons, Cameron
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 2018
Online Access:https://demo7.dspace.org/handle/123456789/168
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