Atopy and current intestinal parasite infection: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

@article{Feary2011AtopyAC,
  title={Atopy and current intestinal parasite infection: a systematic review and meta‐analysis},
  author={Johanna Feary and John Britton and Jo Leonardi-Bee},
  journal={Allergy},
  year={2011},
  volume={66}
}
To cite this article: Feary J, Britton J, Leonardi‐Bee J. Atopy and current intestinal parasite infection: a systematic review and meta‐analysis. Allergy 2011; 66: 569–578. 
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