According to the Hygiene Hypothesis, Frequent Use of Antimicrobial Cleansers

question 74

Multiple Choice

According to the hygiene hypothesis, frequent use of antimicrobial cleansers and antibiotics can

• A) impair development of the immune system, predisposing a person to allergies and autoimmune diseases.
• B) improve the function of the immune system, reducing the risk for communicable diseases.
• C) cause dry and cracked skin, which makes the person more susceptible to skin infections.
• D) promote tumor growth in people with a genetic predisposition for cancer.

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