Hygiene Hypothesis [hygienická hypotéza]
topical
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Persistent link
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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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Humanities