The role of worm infestation in allergic rhinitis
The purpose of this study is to determine the relevance of the hygiene hypothesis; that is to determine if worm infestation has a protective role against the development of allergic rhinitis. A prospective case controlled study was conducted. Specific IgG levels to Toxocara were studied in 85 patien...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2012
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Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/9387/1/The_role_of_worm_infestation_in_allergic_rhinitis.pdf |