Immune modulation by helminth parasites of ruminants: implications for vaccine development and host immune competence
Parasitic helminths reside in immunologically-exposed extracellular locations within their hosts, yet they are capable of surviving for extended periods. To enable this survival, these parasites have developed complex and multifaceted mechanisms to subvert or suppress host immunity. This review summ...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Parasite |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2014051 |