Date:02/07/2009 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/seta/2009/07/02/stories/2009070250021200.htm

Eczema causes risk of serious viral infections

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Eczema patients at risk for serious viral infections have more severe disease, are more likely to be allergic to food and other allergens, and have a frequent history of staph infections, according to researchers.