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Comment on Parker et al. (Evolution, Medicine and Public Health 2021;9:120-30.)

EVOLUTION MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

Between a hygiene rock and a hygienic hard place Avoiding SARS-CoV-2 while needing environmental exposures for immunity

William Parker et al.

Summary: Suboptimal understanding of hygiene concepts is a persistent issue in health and medicine. Hygiene is crucial for preventing deadly pandemics, but can also lead to a loss of biodiversity and increased susceptibility to certain diseases. Personal hygiene practices and system-wide hygiene measures have different effects on immune function, and finding a balance between the benefits and drawbacks of hygiene is essential.

EVOLUTION MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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