Role of intestinal flora in the development of allergy

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Authors

Marko Kalliomäki · Turku University Hospital

Erika Isolauri · Foundation for Growth Science

Abstract

Despite several promising findings, the exact role of gut normal microbiota in the development of allergy remains to be elucidated. For successful interventions, more data concerning a communication between host and specific microbial species are needed.

Topics & Keywords

Gut microbiota and health Probiotics and Fermented Foods Asthma and respiratory diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Volume 3, Issue 1, pp. 15-20

DOI: 10.1097/00130832-200302000-00003

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