Childhood asthma: is it all about bacteria and not about viruses? A pro/con debate
A Beigelman, C Rosas-Salazar… - The Journal of Allergy …, 2018 - jaci-inpractice.org
Childhood asthma, a heterogeneous condition with multiple phenotypes, 1-4 originates from
complex interactions between host genetics, environmental exposures (such as allergens
and pollutants), and infectious agents. Traditionally, most research on the role of infectious
agents in asthma inception has been focused on respiratory viruses, as these have been
shown, in multiple studies, to be related to asthma onset and exacerbations. 5-7 However,
the recent advancements in microbiome research methodology have yielded valuable data …
complex interactions between host genetics, environmental exposures (such as allergens
and pollutants), and infectious agents. Traditionally, most research on the role of infectious
agents in asthma inception has been focused on respiratory viruses, as these have been
shown, in multiple studies, to be related to asthma onset and exacerbations. 5-7 However,
the recent advancements in microbiome research methodology have yielded valuable data …