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Identifies breastmilk as a potential source of mite allergens in infants, suggesting cleaner environments may reduce exposure.
House dust mites area worldwide major source of allergens, with Dermatophagoidespteronyssinus (Der p) being the most allergenicand frequently implicated in respiratory allergy. Determining the sources of exposure to Der p in infants may be particularly important in view of the accumulating evidence of an early life window of susceptibility for long-term risk of disease. Our data gathered in various regions of the world, revealedthat breastmilk is a source of oral exposure to mite allergens.
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