Hookworm infection associates with a vaginal Type 1/Type 2 immune signature and increased HPV load

Hookworm infection associates with a vaginal Type 1/Type 2 immune signature and increased HPV load

Helminth infection-driven changes to immunity in the female reproductive tract (FRT) is an immune axis that is currently understudied but can have major implications for the control of FRT infections. Here we address how human hookworm infection associates with vaginal immune profile and risk of Hum...

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Main Authors: Millicent A. Omondi, Eya H. Kamassa, Gnatoulma Katawa, Christèle N. Tchopba, Celina Vogelbusch, Marijo Parcina, Edlom P. Tchadié, Oukoe M. Amessoudji, Kathrin Arndts, Simplice D. Karou, Yaovi Ameyapoh, Malewé Kolou, Achim Hoerauf, Laura E. Layland, William G. C. Horsnell, Manuel Ritter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
helminths
hookworm
sexually-transmitted diseases
HPV - human papillomavirus
Immune modulation
type 1 and type 2 immunity
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2022.1009968/full

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