Helminth parasites infect almost one-third of the world's population, primarily in tropical
regions. However, regions where helminth parasites are endemic record much lower …

There is increasing interest in helminth parasite modulation of the immune system, both from
the fundamental perspective of the “arms race” between host and parasite, and equally …

The potential impact of the Three Gorges Dam (TGD) on schistosomiasis transmission in
China has invoked considerable global concern. The TGD will result in changes in the water …

Helminth infections have been associated with protection against allergy and autoimmune
diseases. We investigated the effects of chronic infections with Ascaris lumbricoides and …

Developed countries are suffering from an epidemic rise in immunologic disorders, such as
allergy-related diseases and certain autoimmunities. Several studies have demonstrated a …

BACKGROUND: Parasitic helminth infections can protect against allergic airway
inflammation in experimental models and have been associated with a reduced risk of atopy …

Helminthic infection has become rare in highly industrialized nations. Concurrent with the
decline in helminthic infection has been an increase in the prevalence of inflammatory …

To escape expulsion by their host's immune system, pathogenic nematodes exploit
regulatory pathways that are intrinsic parts of the mammalian immune system, such as …

Schistosoma mansoni is a parasitic helminth that infects millions of people mostly in tropical
parts of the world. Different life cycle stages of S. mansoni, that infect or develop in the …

Helminths and their products can suppress the host immune response which may benefit
parasite survival. Trichinella spiralis can establish chronic infections in a wide range of …