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Title
Measles and atopy in Guinea-Bissau.
Authors
Shaheen, S O; Aaby, P; Hall, A J; Barker, D J; Heyes, C B; Shiell, A W; Goudiaby, A
Abstract
Epidemiological studies have led to speculation that infections in early childhood may prevent allergic sensitisation but evidence to support this hypothesis is lacking. We investigated whether measles infection protects against the development of atopy in children of Guinea-Bissau, West Africa.