Babies born during lockdown had different microbiomes, impacting allergic disease
Babies born during the lockdown of March through May 2020 developed significant differences in their microbiome and less atopic dermatitis compared with babies born prior to this period, according to a study published in Allergy. This environment also led to lower infection rates with less antibiotic use as well as prolonged breastfeeding, Katri Korpela, PhD, associate professor, human microbiome