Rapidly boosted Plasma IL-5 induced by treatment of human Schistosomiasis haematobium is dependent on antigen dose, IgE and eosinophils

Shona Wilson, Frances M. Jones, Hassan K. M. Fofana, Aissata Doucouré, Aly Landouré, Gachuhi Kimani, Joseph K. Mwatha, Moussa Sacko, Birgitte J Vennervald, David W Dunne

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Abstract

IgE specific to worm antigen (SWA) and pre-treatment eosinophil number, are associated with human immunity to re-infection with schistosomes after chemotherapeutic treatment. Treatment significantly elevates circulating IL-5 24-hr post-treatment of Schistosoma mansoni. Here we investigate if praziquantel treatment of human schistosomiasis haematobium also boosts circulating IL-5, the immunological and parasitological factors that predispose to this, and the relationship between these and subsequent immunity to post-treatment re-infection.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
Artikelnummere2149
TidsskriftP L o S Neglected Tropical Diseases (Online)
Vol/bind7
Udgave nummer3
Antal sider8
ISSN1935-2735
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2013

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