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.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Artikelnummer | e2149 |
Tidsskrift | P L o S Neglected Tropical Diseases (Online) |
Vol/bind | 7 |
Udgave nummer | 3 |
Antal sider | 8 |
ISSN | 1935-2735 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2013 |