Abstract
Background The factors responsible for the induction of allergic disease at an early age have not been completely identified. Data about maternal factors during pregnancy and early sensitization to food allergens are limited. Aim: To determine the prevalence of food sensitization in children under 6 months of age and to determine relationship between maternal avoidance of allergenic foods, maternal disease, use of antibiotic, tobacco smoke during pregnancy and early sensitization to food allergens.
Highlights
The factors responsible for the induction of allergic disease at an early age have not been completely identified
The analysis was based on data of 1558 subjects from a EuroPrevall Lithuanian birth cohort study ( EU 6 FP project “EuroPrevall:)
Use of antibiotic, tobacco smoke during pregnancy had no significant impact on early sensitization to food allergens
Summary
The factors responsible for the induction of allergic disease at an early age have not been completely identified. Data about maternal factors during pregnancy and early sensitization to food allergens are limited. Aim: To determine the prevalence of food sensitization in children under 6 months of age and to determine relationship between maternal avoidance of allergenic foods, maternal disease, use of antibiotic, tobacco smoke during pregnancy and early sensitization to food allergens
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