Modulation of tuberculosis-related immune responses byhelminths
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Source
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Issue
Vol. 44, Issue 1 (30 Apr. 2014), pp.141-144, 4 p.
Publisher
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Publication Date
2014-04-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
-Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a major worldwide health problem, with 9.4 million newly emerging active tuberculosis cases and causes nearly 2 million deaths annually.
Currently, experimental evidence for an strong association between helminths and diminished T helper (Th)1 immunity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection is based on studies which show that helminth-induced Th2, T regulatory (Treg) responses and alternatively activated macrophages contribute to enhanced susceptibility to TB.
In this context, it has been shown that Th1 response is reduced in helminth coinfected TB patients.
This article discusses what is presently known about the types of immune responses modulated by helminths to diminish the protective immune response to TB.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mendez Samperio, P.. 2014. Modulation of tuberculosis-related immune responses byhelminths. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology،Vol. 44, no. 1, pp.141-144.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-364319
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mendez Samperio, P.. Modulation of tuberculosis-related immune responses byhelminths. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology Vol. 44, no. 1 (Apr. 2014), pp.141-144.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-364319
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mendez Samperio, P.. Modulation of tuberculosis-related immune responses byhelminths. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology. 2014. Vol. 44, no. 1, pp.141-144.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-364319
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 143-144
Record ID
BIM-364319