Immunity mediates host specificity in the human hookworm Ancylostoma ceylanicum

Hookworm infection affects millions globally, leading to chronic conditions like malnutrition and anaemia. Among the hookworm species, Ancylostoma ceylanicum stands out as a generalist, capable of infecting various hosts, including humans, cats, dogs and hamsters. Surprisingly, it cannot establish i...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Andrea Langeland, Elise L. McKean, Damien M. O'Halloran, John M. Hawdon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2024-01-01
Series:Parasitology
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0031182023001208/type/journal_article