How Helminths Alter Immunity to Infection
Helminth infections are common, cause considerable pathology, and alter a host’s immune profile. This can have important consequences not only on the host’s ability to control a helminth infection, but also on their ability to control unrelated infections
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How Helminths Alter Immunity to Infection
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Editor William Horsnell Division of Immunology/IIDMM University of Cape Town Cape Town South Africa
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