Cockroach Allergen

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Cockroach Allergen

Any cockroach body part-derived allergen; 30 to 75% of children in US inner cities are allergic to cockroach allergen, in contrast to almost no children in the suburbs; cockroach allergen appears to worsen asthma symptoms more than either dust mite or pet allergens; cockroach allergens are the primary contributor to childhood asthma in inner-city home environments

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