Patterns of Allergic Sensitization and Factors Associated With Emergence of Sensitization in the Rural Tropics Early in the Life Course: Findings of an Ecuadorian Birth Cohort

Patterns of Allergic Sensitization and Factors Associated With Emergence of Sensitization in the Rural Tropics Early in the Life Course: Findings of an Ecuadorian Birth Cohort

Introduction: There are limited data on emergence of allergic sensitization (or atopy) during childhood in tropical regions.Methods: We followed a birth cohort of 2,404 newborns to 8 years in tropical Ecuador and collected: risk factor data by maternal questionnaires periodically from birth; atopy w...

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Main Authors: Philip J. Cooper, Irina Chis Ster, Martha E. Chico, Maritza Vaca, Mauricio L. Barreto, David P. Strachan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Allergy
Subjects:
allergic sensitization
atopy
cohort
childhood
tropics
risk factors
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/falgy.2021.687073/full

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