Regulatory and activated T cells in human Schistosoma haematobium infections.

Acquired immunity against helminths is characterised by a complex interplay between the effector Th1 and Th2 immune responses and it slowly manifests with age as a result of cumulative exposure to parasite antigens. Data from experimental models suggest that immunity is also influenced by regulatory...

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Main Authors: Norman Nausch, Nicholas Midzi, Takafira Mduluza, Rick M Maizels, Francisca Mutapi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-02-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3037381?pdf=render