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Early Microbial Exposure Prevents Leukemia

microbial exposure prevents leukemia

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  • Among children born with a genetic mutation that can cause acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), lack of exposure to common infections in the first 12 months of life may increase their risk of later developing a virus or bacteria that triggers ALL

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