Parasite infection is associated with Kaposi's sarcoma associated herpesvirus (KSHV) in Ugandan women

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Immune modulation by parasites may influence susceptibility to bacteria and viruses. We examined the association between current parasite infections, HIV and syphilis (measured in blood or stool samples using standard methods) and an...

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Main Authors: Ndibazza Juliet, Johnson W Thomas, Miley Wendell, Muhangi Lawrence, Sebina Ismail, Webb Emily L, Wakeham Katie, Elliott Alison M, Whitby Denise, Newton Robert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:Infectious Agents and Cancer
Online Access:http://www.infectagentscancer.com/content/6/1/15