The immunopathology of human schistosomiasis-III: immunoglobulin isotype profiles and response to praziquantel

Immunoglobulin (Ig) isotype (IgG, IgG1, IgG2, IgG3, IgG4, IgM, IgD and IgE) levels were investigated, both pre- and post-treatment with praziquantel (PZQ), in 43 adults and children chronically infected with Schistosoma mansoni , by means of a two-site, isotype-specific immunoenzymometric assay. The...

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Main Authors: Romelia M Ramírez, Evelia Ceballos, Belkisyolé Alarcón de Noya, Oscar Noya, Nicolás Bianco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Ministério da Saúde 1996-10-01
Series:Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz.
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02761996000500010