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Transmission of the major skin microbiota, Malassezia, from mother to neonate.
Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society - 1 Jun 2012
Nagata Rie, Nagano Hiroshi, Ogishima Daiki, Nakamura Yasushi, Hiruma Masataro, Sugita Takashi
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Skin surface colonization starts after birth. It is thought that early microbial colonization affects the development of skin immune functions. Although Malassezia is the predominant fungus in the skin microbiota in healthy individuals, the microorganism is associated with atopic dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis. In the present study, transmission of skin microbiota from mothers to their neonates...
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