Effect of Maternal Schistosoma mansoni Infection and Praziquantel Treatment During Pregnancy on Schistosoma mansoni Infection and Immune Responsiveness among Offspring at Age Five Years

INTRODUCTION: Offspring of Schistosoma mansoni-infected women in schistosomiasis-endemic areas may be sensitised in-utero. This may influence their immune responsiveness to schistosome infection and schistosomiasis-associated morbidity. Effects of praziquantel treatment of S. mansoni during pregnanc...

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Autores principales: Tweyongyere, Robert, Naniima, Peter, Mawa, Patrice A., Jones, Frances M., Webb, Emily L., Cose, Stephen, Dunne, David W., Elliott, Alison M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2013
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3798616/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24147175
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0002501

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