Search for dissertations about: "Ebba Abate"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Ebba Abate.

2. 1. The impact of helminth infection in patients with active tuberculosis

   Author : Ebba Abate; Thomas Schön; Olle Stendahl; Abraham Aseffa; Zvi Bentwich; Linköpings universitet; []
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   Abstract : The geographic distribution of helminth infection and tuberculosis (TB) overlap substantially. Experimental animal models and limited data from humans have shown that intestinal helminths could subvert the host immune response towards a T-helper 2 (Th2)-type immune response and an increased regulatory T-cell activity (Tregs). READ MORE