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Ascaris exposure and its association with lung function, asthma, and DNA methylation in Northern Europe
4 Jan 2022
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BACKGROUND: Ascaris infections, with a worldwide prevalence above 10%, can cause respiratory pathology. However, long-term effects on lung function in humans are largely unknown. OBJECTIVE: We investigated the associations of Ascaris exposure with lung function, asthma, and DNA methylation. METHODS: Serum Ascaris IgG antibodies were measured in 671 adults aged 18 to 47 years (46% women) from Aarhus, Bergen, and...
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