A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Mother's and Offspring's Use of Antibiotics and Infant Allergy to Cow's Milk
Authors: Metsala J, Lundqvist A, Virta LJ, Kaila M, Gissler M, Virtanen SM
Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
Publication year: 2013
Journal: Epidemiology
Journal name in source: EPIDEMIOLOGY
Journal acronym: EPIDEMIOLOGY
Volume: 24
Issue: 2
First page : 303
Last page: 309
Number of pages: 7
ISSN: 1044-3983
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/EDE.0b013e31827f520f
Abstract
Conclusions: Both maternal and child's use of antibiotics were associated with an increased risk of cow's milk allergy. Future studies are needed to confirm these novel findings and to explore the potential biologic mechanisms behind the association. (Epidemiology 2013; 24: 303-309)
Conclusions: Both maternal and child's use of antibiotics were associated with an increased risk of cow's milk allergy. Future studies are needed to confirm these novel findings and to explore the potential biologic mechanisms behind the association. (Epidemiology 2013; 24: 303-309)