The relationship between infections and allergic diseases


Usenko D.V., Gorelova E.A.

Central Research Institute of Epidemiology, Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being, Moscow, Russia
In recent years, the relationship between infectious and allergic diseases has attracted the great attention of scientists. This literature review analyzes investigations of the role of a number of infectious agents as a trigger of allergic diseases (particularly, asthma and atopic dermatitis). Noteworthy are the data suggesting that some pathogens of bacterial and viral infections play a protective role in the manifestation of atopy. Despite many years of investigations, the clinical and pathogenetic aspects of the impact of allergic diseases on the course of bacterial and viral infections remain unstudied, which requires further investigations and elaboration of appropriate rehabilitation programs.
Keywords: atopic dermatitis, infectious diseases, allergic diseases, asthma
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For correspondence:
Denis V. Usenko, MD, Leading Researcher, Clinical Department of Infectious Diseases, Central Research Institute of Epidemiology, Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being
Address: 3a, Novogireevskaya St., Moscow 111123, Russia
Теlеphone: +7(495) 672-11-58
E-mail: dusenko@rambler.ru
Information about the authors:
Elena A. Gorelova, Cand. Med. Sci., Researcher, Clinical Department of Infectious Diseases, Central Research Institute of Epidemiology, Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being, Moscow, Russia; е-mail: crie@pcr.ru


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