Preconception maternal exposure to Nippostrongylus brasiliensis transfers protection against Nb to her offspring
In early life the immature immune system has a reduced ability to control infection. This susceptibility is offset by transfer of protective immune components from the mother. Helminth infections are widespread and can have a long lasting influence on host immunity. Children of mothers exposed to he...
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| Format: | Doctoral Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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University of Cape Town
2016
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20410 |