Background: Intestinal helminthic infections are common among children especially in sub
Saharan Africa where they may co-infect with malaria. In co-infections synergistic effects …

The overlapping geographical distribution of malaria and helminth infections has led to
several studies investigating the effect of co-infections by these parasites on the host. We …

Background It has been hypothesized that helminth infections increase HIV susceptibility by
enhancing systemic immune activation and hence contribute to elevated HIV-1 transmission …

Background Severe malaria (SM) is a fatal multi-system disease which accounted for an
estimated 619,000 deaths in 2021. Less than 30% of children presenting with SM are …

Background Few data exist on the distinct cytokine profiles of individuals with malaria
coinfections and other diseases. This study focuses on data collation of distinct cytokine …

Background Hookworms survive for several years (5 to 7 years) in the host lumen, inducing
a robust but largely ineffective immune response. Among the most striking aspects of the …

Background While the macrophage polarization is well characterized in helminth infections,
the natural heterogeneity of monocytes with multiple cell phenotypes might influence the …

Background: Geohelminth infections are predominant in Nigeria and communities at
greatest risks are those with poor environmental/sanitary conditions and unhygienic habits …

Abstract MPAKA-MBATHA, Miranda N. et al. Immunological interaction during helminth and
HIV co-infection: Integrative research needs for sub-Saharan Africa. S. Afr. j. sci.[online] …

Malaria and helminth infections often coincide in the same tropical regions. Studies of the
consequences of helminth and malaria coinfection in humans have been few and are mainly …