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Hygiene Hypothesis as the Etiology of Kawasaki Disease: Dysregulation of Early B Cell Development.
International journal of molecular sciences - 15 Nov 2021
Lee Jong-Keuk
Abstract excerpt
Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute systemic vasculitis that occurs predominantly in children under 5 years of age. Despite much study, the etiology of KD remains unknown. However, epidemiological and immunological data support the hygiene hypothesis as a possible etiology. It is thought that more sterile or clean modern living environments due to increased use of sanitizing agents, antibiotics, and formula feeding...
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