The Th2 immune response, culminating in eosinophilia and IgE production, is not only
characteristic of allergy but also of infection by parasitic worms (helminths). Anti-parasite IgE …

The larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus causes cystic echinococcosis, a neglected
infectious disease that constitutes a major public health problem in developing countries …

Haemonchus contortus is a nematode that infects small ruminants. It releases a variety of
molecules, designated excretory/secretory products (ESP), into the host. Although the …

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a widespread chronic endemic helminthic disease caused by
infection with metacestodes of the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus. CE affects humans …

Cystic hydatid disease (CHD) is caused by infection with Echinococcus granulosus
metacestodes and affects humans and livestock. Proteins secreted or excreted by …

The larval stages of Echinococcus granulosus and E. multilocularis are involved in parasitic
diseases in humans: cystic echinococcosis (CE)(“hydatid disease”) and alveolar …

Percutaneous treatment (PT) emerged in the mid-1980s as an alternative to surgery for
selected cases of abdominal cystic echinococcosis (CE). Despite its efficacy and …

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is one of the most important zoonotic parasite diseases in
human, livestock, and wildlife worldwide. Development of effective vaccines against CE …

The allergic phenotype manifests itself in a spectrum of troublesome to life‐threatening
diseases, from seasonal hay fever, through the food allergies, atopic eczema, asthma, to …

The pathologic events that ensue after humans ingest the eggs of Echinococcus granulosus
and continue while cystic echinococcosis develops, provide an excellent example …