Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Cat exposure in infancy may boost allergy risk

Exposure to cats in infancy may boost allergy risk (Reuters)

Exotic Persian cats are displayed during the International Cat Show in Tel Aviv April 28, 2007. Children exposed to higher levels of cat allergen in their first 2 years of life may be at greater risk of becoming allergic to the animals, a new study from Germany shows. (Gil Cohen Magen/Reuters)Reuters - Children exposed to higher levels of cat allergen in their first 2 years of life may be at greater risk of becoming allergic to the animals, a new study from Germany shows. However, the risk of sensitization at 6 years old seems to disappear.


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