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...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2022-10-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Immunology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2022.1009968/full |
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