Helminths and allergic disease in Vietnam

Background: Allergic disease is uncommon in developing countries, especially in rural areas. A protective effect of helminth infection has been implicated as a potential explanation. Objectives: To determine whether reduced exposure to helminth infection is associated with a higher risk of allerge...

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Main Author: Flohr, Carsten
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2007
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/10408/