Onchocerciasis Fingerprints in the Geriatric Population: Does Host Immunity Play a Role?
One of the most debilitating consequences of aging is the progressive decline in immune function, known as immunosenescence. This phenomenon is characterized by a shift in T-cell phenotypes, with a manifest decrease of naive T-cells—dealing with newly encountered antigens—and a concomitant accumulat...
Main Authors: | Cabirou Mounchili Shintouo, Robert Adamu Shey, Tony Mets, Luc Vanhamme, Jacob Souopgui, Stephen Mbigha Ghogomu, Rose Njemini |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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Series: | Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/6/3/153 |
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