Immunity of PCB transplacental Yu-Cheng children in Taiwan

Journal Article · Thu Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1990 · Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01700140· OSTI ID:6808551

Lan, Shou Jen; Yen, Yea Yin; Chen, Eng Rin; Ko, Ying Chin ^[1]; Lan, Joung Liang ^[2]

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1. Graduate Institute of Medicine of Kaohsiung Medical College, Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
2. Taichung Veterans General Hospital (Taiwan)

Up to now, there has been no studies about the immune status of PCB transplacental Yu-Cheng babies. In an earlier study, Yu-Cheng babies were reported to have a high infant mortality rate. It was reported that these babies would easily catch cold, experience diarrhea and abdominal pains. Recently, it was found that the bronchitis rate of Yu-Cheng babies is higher than in control babies. Because of high risk of infection, it is presumed that these babies might suffer immunosuppression to a certain extent. According to these findings, investigations into the immune functions of PCB transplacental Yu-Cheng babies are needed.

• OSTI ID: 6808551
• Journal Information: Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology; (USA), Vol. 44:2; ISSN 0007-4861
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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