The hygiene hypothesis: Identifying microbial friends and protecting against microbial enemies

摘要

We frequently read about how we have 'become too clean for our own good' - but is this really true? What is meant by this anyway? And, more importantly, 'what are the implications for hygiene and public health? This issue has been reviewed in a recent report by the International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene (IFH)m2 Sally Bloomfield, Chairman of the International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene and Visiting Professor, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, takes a closer look at the discussion.