Human Ascaris infection is associated with higher frequencies of IL-10 producing B cells
Josefina Zakzuk,
Juan F. Lopez,
Cezmi Akdis
et al.
Abstract:Introduction
Ascaris lumbricoides has dual effects on the immune system of infected hosts. The IgE response to this parasite has been thoroughly studied, but little is known about cellular responses induced by infection. This study aims to explore the interplay between A. lumbricoides infection and B cell responses, especially B regulatory cells.
Methods
Participants from Santa Catalina, Bolívar, Colombia, a helminth-endemic town, were screened for soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) using stool examination… Show more
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