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Schistosomiasis Immunology
Research findings from Queensland Institute of Medical Research update understanding of schistosomiasis immunology
May 20th, 2009
A report, 'Immunopathogenesis of human schistosomiasis,' is newly published data in Parasite Immunology. "Schistosomiasis continues to be a significant cause of parasitic morbidity and mortality worldwide. This review considers the basic features of the pathology and clinical outcomes of hepatointestinal and genitourinary schistosomiasis, presents an overview of the numerous studies on animal models that have clarified many of the immunopathological features, and provides insight into our current understanding of the immunopathogenesis and genetic control of human schistosomiasis," investigators in Australia report. "In murine schistosomiasis, pathology is...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2009-05-20)
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