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Association between helminth infection and allergic disorders among children in Batu, Ethiopia.

Sosina WalelignMheret TesfayeGeremew TasewKassu DestaMengistu FantahunBineyam Taye
Published in: Immunity, inflammation and disease (2024)
This study found a non-significant inverse association between helminths infection and atopy and allergic disorders, likely due to reduced statistical power, resulting in a lower prevalence of atopy and allergic conditions. A high powered longtitudinal study is necessary to explore the casuality and potential therapeutic benefits of helminths for allergic disorders.
Keyphrases
  • allergic rhinitis
  • atopic dermatitis