Researchers have raised the possibility that soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections might
modify the host's immune response against other systemic infections. STH infections can …

Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic disease globally, with prevalence increasing at a
faster rate than heart disease and cancer. While the disease presents clinically as chronic …

The use of human antibodies as biologic therapeutics has revolutionized patient care
throughout fields of medicine. As our understanding of the many roles antibodies play within …

Abstract Purpose of Review Helminth infections modify the natural history of allergic
diseases, by either decreasing or increasing their symptoms. Several helminth components …

The intestinal barrier is a dynamic multi‐layered structure which can adapt to environmental
changes within the intestinal lumen. It has the complex task of allowing nutrient absorption …

Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by the helminth Schistosoma spp.
and has the second highest global impact of all parasites. Schistosoma are transmitted …

The global emergency of unexpected pathogens, exemplified by SARS-CoV-2, has
emphasized the importance of vaccines in thwarting infection and curtailing the progression …

Background Human hookworm has been proposed as a treatment for ulcerative colitis (UC).
This pilot study assessed the feasibility of a full-scale randomized control trial examining …

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) has recently undergone a significant paradigm shift, moving
from a phenotypical classification towards an “endotype-based” definition that places more …

The most important soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) affecting humans are roundworms,
whipworms, and hookworms, with a large proportion of the world's population infected with …