Helminth parasites are complex metazoans that belong to different taxonomic families but
that collectively share the capacity to downregulate the host immune response directed …

Worldwide, more than a billion people are infected with helminths. These worm infections
generally do not lead to mortality, however, they are chronic in nature and can lead to …

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have become a major health priority in Brazil—72% of
all deaths were attributable to NCDs in 2007. They are also the main source of disease …

As doenças crônicas não transmissíveis (DCNT) se tornaram a principal prioridade na área
da saúde no Brasil–72% das mortes ocorridas em 2007 foram atribuídas a elas. As DCNT …

Background In 2009, we reported a novel form of delayed anaphylaxis to red meat that is
related to serum IgE antibodies to the oligosaccharide galactose-α-1, 3-galactose (alpha …

The 'hygiene hypothesis' as originally formulated by Strachan, proposes that a cause of the
recent rapid rise in atopic disorders could be a lower incidence of infection in early …

Rationale: Epidemiologic studies suggest that intestinal parasite infections may protect
against asthma. Objectives: A systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiologic studies …

Rationale: Atopic sensitization has long been known to be related to asthma in children, but
its role in determining asthma prevalence remains to be elucidated further. Objectives: To …

Interactions between helminth parasites and allergy : Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical
Immunology Interactions between helminth parasites and allergy : Current Opinion in Allergy …

Ecuador has shown a growth in its scientific production since 2011, representing 85% of the
total historical production. These investigations are reflected in scientific publications, which …