Role of eosinophils in protective immunity against secondary nematode infections
Infections with parasites, especially those involving nematodes that invade tissues, induce a strong Th2-type immune response, which increases immunoglobulin E and eosinophil levels in the blood and tissues. Eosinophils are not effective against all possible helminth infections, but are known to be...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2019-10-01
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| Series: | Immunological Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/25785826.2019.1697135 |