Abstract
Pet-ownership, which has been shown to be protective against allergic disease development, is associated with increased house dust bacterial diversity and fewer fungal species, suggesting a potentially microbial-based mechanism for this protective effect.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Letter
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Bacteria / classification
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Bacteria / immunology*
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Cats / immunology
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Cats / microbiology*
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Dogs / immunology
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Dogs / microbiology*
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Dust*
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Female
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Fungi / classification
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Fungi / immunology*
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Humans
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Hypersensitivity / genetics
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Hypersensitivity / immunology
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Hypersensitivity / microbiology
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Male
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RNA, Bacterial / genetics*
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RNA, Bacterial / immunology
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RNA, Fungal / genetics*
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RNA, Fungal / immunology
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RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / genetics*
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RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / immunology
Substances
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Dust
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RNA, Bacterial
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RNA, Fungal
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RNA, Ribosomal, 16S