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Why do farm children tend to avoid asthma and allergies? German team finds key bacteria.

Scientists rule out fungus, identifiy specific bacteria in cow poop that eases inflammation

Westminster -- July 30, 2002 -- Carroll County 4h fair at the agricultural center in Westminster. Jacob Bassler,11, of New Windsor sits in a barn with his friends cow this afternoon. (Lloyd Fox/Staff photo)
Westminster — July 30, 2002 — Carroll County 4h fair at the agricultural center in Westminster. Jacob Bassler,11, of New Windsor sits in a barn with his friends cow this afternoon. (Lloyd Fox/Staff photo)
Baltimore Sun reporter Karl Hille. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)
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"Girls and boys who grow up on farms and are exposed to a wider variety of microbes have the problem far less often," epidemiologist Markus Ege said.

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