Schistosoma and Other Relevant Helminth Infections in HIV-Positive Individuals—An Overview
For many years, researchers have postulated that helminthic infections may increase susceptibility to HIV, and that immune activation may have contributed to the extensive spread of HIV in sub-Saharan Africa. In the meantime, immunological studies have provided some evidence in support of this hypot...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-04-01
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Series: | Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/4/2/65 |