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Figure 4 | World Allergy Organization Journal

Figure 4

From: Western Lifestyle and Increased Prevalence of Atopic Diseases: An Example from a Small Papua New Guinean Island

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Percentage of islanders suffering from 0 to 6 (sub)acute infections. Malaria (attack within last 12 months), Ascaris infestation (present antibodies, presumably reflecting acute infestation), tuberculosis (active within last 12 months), pityriasis versicolor (present), tinea corporis and/or faciei (present), and respiratory tract infections except tuberculosis (within last 12 months) have been considered.

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