Abstract
It is estimated that at least one-fifth of the world’s population suffers from allergic diseases (atopic asthma and allergic rhinitis are the most common). Different factors contribute to the development of allergies; a predisposing genetic background is needed; however, environmental factors play an important role, among them is the exposure to infectious agents.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 502562 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of Parasitology Research |
Volume | 2013 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 12 Feb 2013 |
Keywords
- allergic disease
- atopic asthma
- allergic rhinitis
- parasites