Helminth Parasites Alter Protection against Plasmodium Infection

More than one-third of the world’s population is infected with one or more helminthic parasites. Helminth infections are prevalent throughout tropical and subtropical regions where malaria pathogens are transmitted. Malaria is the most widespread and deadliest parasitic disease. The severity of the...

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Main Authors: Víctor H. Salazar-Castañon, Martha Legorreta-Herrera, Miriam Rodriguez-Sosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/913696