Plasmodium falciparum coinfection is associated with improved IgE and IgG3 response against hookworm antigens

Plasmodium falciparum coinfection is associated with improved IgE and IgG3 response against hookworm antigens

Abstract Background Plasmodium falciparum and Hookworm infections are prevalent in West Africa and they cause iron deficiency anemia and protein malnutrition in Children. Immune response of these parasites interact and their interactions could have repercussions on vaccine development and efficacy....

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Main Authors: Samuel A. Sakyi, Michael D. Wilson, Bright Adu, Stephen Opoku, Antwi Brewoo, Amma Larbi, Emmanuel K. Baafour, Samuel K. Tchum, Roland O. Saahene, Wilfred Aniagyei, Christian Sewor, David Courtin, Michael Cappello, Ben Gyan, Benjamin Amoani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-07-01
Series:Health Science Reports
Subjects:
coinfection
hookworm infection
immune response
malaria parasite
parasite antigens
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.672

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