Helminths and malaria co-infections are associated with elevated serum IgE

Helminths and malaria co-infections are associated with elevated serum IgE

Abstract Background Both helminth and malaria infections result in a highly polarized immune response characterized by IgE production. This study aimed to investigate the total serum IgE profile in vivo as a measure of Th2 immune response in malaria patients with and without helminth co-infection. M...

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Main Authors: Andargachew Mulu, Afework Kassu, Mengistu Legesse, Berhanu Erko, Demise Nigussie, Techalew Shimelis, Yeshambel Belyhun, Beyene Moges, Fusao Ota, Daniel Elias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2014-05-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Helminths
Malaria
Th2
IgE
Ethiopia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-7-240

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https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-7-240

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