allergen
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The researchers found that infants who suffer severe RSV infections in their first months of life are more likely to develop immune responses that overreact to common allergens, including house dust mites.
From Science Daily
If you know which allergens are problematic for you, you can also see how bad pollen levels across the country are on a given day using online trackers.
From Seattle Times
When exposed to an allergen, they lie on their bellies and stretch out.
From Science Magazine
"Can f 1, the main dog allergen, is present in all dog breeds, even hypoallergenic ones."
From Salon
Instead, they are likely the result of contamination, cross-contamination or the presence of allergens, as opposed to "the presence of bacteria or viruses" as a result of truly expired food.
From Salon
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