Exposure to Worm Infection in the Womb May Protect Against Eczema, Study Published in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology

EurekAlert! -- Exposure to worm infections in the womb may protect a newborn infant from developing eczema, a study funded by the Wellcome Trust suggests. A large trial in Uganda showed that treating a pregnant woman for worm infections increased her child’s chances of developing the allergic skin disease.