Exposure to indoor allergens in early infancy and sensitization

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Volumn 100, Issue 2, 1997, Pages 177-181

  Munir, Abul Kashem M ^a   Max Kjellman, N I ^a   Björkstén, Bengt ^a  

^a LINKÖPING UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL   (Sweden)

Author keywords

ELISA; High risk children; Indoor allergens; Sensitization

Indexed keywords

ALLERGY; ARTICLE; ASTHMA; CAT; DOG; ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE; ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY; HIGH RISK POPULATION; HUMAN; INFANT; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; PRESCHOOL CHILD; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SENSITIZATION;

EID: 0030876767     PISSN: 00916749     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0091-6749(97)70221-5     Document Type: Article

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