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- Title
Early BCG vaccination and reduction in atopy in Guinea-Bissau.
- Authors
Aaby, P; Shaheen, S O; Heyes, C B; Goudiaby, A; Hall, A J; Shiell, A W; Jensen, H; Marchant, A
- Abstract
It has been proposed that certain viral and bacterial infections in early childhood may prevent allergic sensitization, by inducing Th1-type immune responses. This has led to speculation that mycobacterial vaccines might, through their Th1-stimulating properties, also protect against atopy.
- Publication
Clinical and experimental allergy : journal of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2000, Vol 30, Issue 5, p644
- ISSN
0954-7894
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1046/j.1365-2222.2000.00803.x