Plasmodium infections result in clinical presentations that range from asymptomatic to
severe malaria, resulting in∼ 1 million deaths annually. Despite this toll on humanity, the …

Childhood malaria is a risk factor for disseminated infections with non-typhoidal Salmonella
(NTS) in sub-Saharan Africa. While hemolytic anemia and an altered cytokine environment …

Background In humans it is unknown if the composition of the gut microbiota alters the risk of
Plasmodium falciparum infection or the risk of developing febrile malaria once P. falciparum …

Gastrointestinal symptoms, such as abdominal pain and diarrhea, are frequently observed in
patients with Plasmodium falciparum malaria. However, the correlation between malaria …

Abiotic and biotic factors can affect host resistance to parasites. Host diet and host gut
microbiomes are two increasingly recognized factors influencing disease resistance. In …

Glycosylation processes are under high natural selection pressure, presumably because
these can modulate resistance to infection. Here, we asked whether inactivation of the UDP …

Malaria-transmitting mosquitoes are continuously exposed to microbes, including their
midgut microbiota. This naturally acquired microbial flora can modulate the mosquito's …

Parasitic protozoan infections represent a major health burden in the developing world and
contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality. These infections are often associated with …

Human gastrointestinal bacteria often share their environment with parasitic worms, allowing
physical and physiological interaction between the two groups. Such associations have the …

Infections by parasitic protozoans are largely neglected, despite threatening millions of
people, particularly in developing countries. With descriptions of the microbiota in humans, a …