3-1UTP The Link Between Pets and Reduced Risk of Allergic Disease

Wednesday, 7 December 2011: 15:05 - 15:25
Gran Cancún 1 (Cancún Center)

Dennis Ownby, M.D. , Pediatrics, Section of Allergy, Immunology, Rheumatology, Georgia Health Sciences University, Augusta, GA

Learning Objectives:
Understand the interaction between an infant's microbiome and immune development.

Recognize how furry pets may transport microbes into the home environment and may change infant-associated microbiomes.

Recognize the power of new technologies for characterizing microbial community patterns.