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Cats Can Trigger Eczema in Some Infants -- Babies With A Genetic Mutation And A Cat More Likely To Develop Skin Condition

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WEDNESDAY, June 25 (HealthDay News) -- Infants who have a certain genetic mutation are more likely to develop eczema if there is a cat in the home, a new study suggests.

The idea that genetic mutations associated with a disease can be triggered by environmental exposures is not a new one, the researchers from Denmark and Great Britain noted.