Effect of maternal praziquantel treatment for Schistosoma japonicum infection on the offspring susceptibility and immunologic response to infection at age six, a cohort study.

Effect of maternal praziquantel treatment for Schistosoma japonicum infection on the offspring susceptibility and immunologic response to infection at age six, a cohort study.

In areas endemic to schistosomiasis, fetal exposure to schistosome antigens prime the offspring before potential natural infection. Praziquantel (PZQ) treatment for Schistosoma japonicum infection in pregnant women has been demonstrated to be safe and effective. Our objectives were to evaluate wheth...

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Main Authors: Susannah Colt, Blanca Jarilla, Palmera Baltazar, Veronica Tallo, Luz P Acosta, Hannah W Wu, Christopher V Barry, Jonathan D Kurtis, Remigio M Olveda, Jennifer F Friedman, Mario A Jiz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-04-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009328

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009328

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