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Article: The new lore of spores.(ALLERGIES)
- Article from:
- Environmental Health Perspectives
- Article date:
- October 1, 2006
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When it comes to allergies, not all fungi are created equal, according to a study by University of Cincinnati researchers published in the September 2006 issue of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology. Exposure to certain fungal spores can make children more susceptible to developing allergies to mold, pollen, dust mites, pet dander, or foods, the study revealed. On the other hand, exposure to other types of fungal spores may be protective.
Fungal samples were collected in 2003 and 2004 from the homes of 144 infants under age 10 months as part of the five-year Cincinnati Childhood Allergy and Air Pollution Study, supported by the NIEHS. Fungal measurement included ...