Hygiene Hypothesis [hygienická hypotéza]

topical
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Definition

The theory that infectious agents, symbiotic microorganisms, and parasites are normal stimulants for the maturation of the immune system toward a balanced immune response. The theory predicts that lack of such stimulation leads to allergies and AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES.

DUI
D061148 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0556500
History note
2012
Public note
2012

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K Humanities
K01 Humanities 156
K01.752 Philosophy 1 543
K01.752.667 Philosophy, Medical 421
K01.752.667.400 Empiricism 12
K01.752.667.555 Germ Theory of Disease 3
K01.752.667.710 Holistic Health 422
K01.752.667.750 Humoralism 2
K01.752.667.875 Hygiene Hypothesis 8