Balance of IL-10 and Interferon-γ plasma levels in human visceral leishmaniasis: Implications in the pathogenesis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Leishmaniasis remains a serious public health problem in several parts of the developing world. Effective prophylactic measurements are hampered by imprecise comprehension of different aspects of the disease, including its immunoregu...

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Main Authors: van Weyenbergh Johan, Vinhas Vera, Aquino Dorlene, Favali Cecília, Caldas Arlene, Brodskyn Cláudia, Costa Jackson, Barral-Netto Manoel, Barral Aldina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-12-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/5/113