Material Information |
| Title: |
THE HYGIENE HYPOTHESIS |
| Physical Description: |
Book |
| Language: |
English |
| Creator: |
Lutz, Monique |
| Publisher: |
New College of Florida |
| Place of Publication: |
Sarasota, Fla. |
| Creation Date: |
2013 |
| Publication Date: |
2013 |
Subjects |
| Subjects / Keywords: |
Hygiene Hypothesis
Helminth
Autoimmune |
| Genre: |
bibliography ( marcgt )
theses ( marcgt )
government publication (state, provincial, terriorial, dependent) ( marcgt )
born-digital ( sobekcm )
Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
Notes |
| Abstract: |
Since the 1950s there has been an unprecedented rise in the prevalence of allergies and autoimmune diseases in developed countries. The 'hygiene hypothesis' is one of several explanations as to why this may be occurring. It hypothesizes that excessive sanitation and antibiotic use has drastically changed the microbial environment and our susceptibility to them. The hypothesis attributes the lack of immune system interactions with helminths and microbes to poor immune health and development. Research in this field has evolved from epidemiologic observations to the discovery of immune regulation mechanisms. Treatments that utilize parasitic worms and microbes have shown promising results in treating some autoimmune diseases, showing that the hypothesis may be valid. Further research into autoimmune and allergic disorders may provide future preventative treatments that include immune exposures to helminths and other organisms. |
| Statement of Responsibility: |
by Monique Lutz |
| Thesis: |
Thesis (B.A.) -- New College of Florida, 2013 |
| Electronic Access: |
RESTRICTED TO NCF STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND ON-CAMPUS USE |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Source of Description: |
This bibliographic record is available under the Creative Commons CC0 public domain dedication. The New College of Florida Libraries, as creator of this bibliographic record, has waived all rights to it worldwide under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, to the extent allowed by law. |
| Local: |
Faculty Sponsor: McCord, Elzie |
Record Information |
| Source Institution: |
New College of Florida |
| Holding Location: |
New College of Florida |
| Rights Management: |
Applicable rights reserved. |
| Classification: |
local - S.T. 2013 L9 |
| System ID: |
NCFE004816:00001 |
|
Material Information |
| Title: |
THE HYGIENE HYPOTHESIS |
| Physical Description: |
Book |
| Language: |
English |
| Creator: |
Lutz, Monique |
| Publisher: |
New College of Florida |
| Place of Publication: |
Sarasota, Fla. |
| Creation Date: |
2013 |
| Publication Date: |
2013 |
Subjects |
| Subjects / Keywords: |
Hygiene Hypothesis
Helminth
Autoimmune |
| Genre: |
bibliography ( marcgt )
theses ( marcgt )
government publication (state, provincial, terriorial, dependent) ( marcgt )
born-digital ( sobekcm )
Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
Notes |
| Abstract: |
Since the 1950s there has been an unprecedented rise in the prevalence of allergies and autoimmune diseases in developed countries. The 'hygiene hypothesis' is one of several explanations as to why this may be occurring. It hypothesizes that excessive sanitation and antibiotic use has drastically changed the microbial environment and our susceptibility to them. The hypothesis attributes the lack of immune system interactions with helminths and microbes to poor immune health and development. Research in this field has evolved from epidemiologic observations to the discovery of immune regulation mechanisms. Treatments that utilize parasitic worms and microbes have shown promising results in treating some autoimmune diseases, showing that the hypothesis may be valid. Further research into autoimmune and allergic disorders may provide future preventative treatments that include immune exposures to helminths and other organisms. |
| Statement of Responsibility: |
by Monique Lutz |
| Thesis: |
Thesis (B.A.) -- New College of Florida, 2013 |
| Electronic Access: |
RESTRICTED TO NCF STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND ON-CAMPUS USE |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Source of Description: |
This bibliographic record is available under the Creative Commons CC0 public domain dedication. The New College of Florida Libraries, as creator of this bibliographic record, has waived all rights to it worldwide under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, to the extent allowed by law. |
| Local: |
Faculty Sponsor: McCord, Elzie |
Record Information |
| Source Institution: |
New College of Florida |
| Holding Location: |
New College of Florida |
| Rights Management: |
Applicable rights reserved. |
| Classification: |
local - S.T. 2013 L9 |
| System ID: |
NCFE004816:00001 |
|