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Inverse association between skin response to aeroallergens and Schistosoma mansoni infection
(Karger, 2000-10-01)
Background: Helminthic infections and allergic disease are highly prevalent in many areas of the world. It is known that IgE antibodies are involved in the pathogenesis of both helminthiasis and atopy. However, the ...
Risk Factors for Asthma in a Helminth Endemic Area in Bahia, Brazil
(2012)
Protective factors associated with atopy or asthma in rural areas include socioeconomic level, overcrowding, and helminth infection. However, little epidemiological information was originated from schistosomiasis areas. ...
Risk factors for asthma in a helminth endemic area in bahia, Brazil
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2018)
Avaliação da associação entre respostas alérgicas e infecção por Schistosoma mansoni em indivíduos com baixa carga parasitária residentes no Distrito Rural de Brejo do Amparo, em Januária MG
(Universidade Federal de Minas GeraisUFMG, 2016-10-20)
Allergic diseases and infections caused by helminth induces an immune response predominantly Type 2, stimulating the increase and activation of eosinophils, basophils, mast cells and high levels of IgE circulating. In the ...