Journal article
Effect of deworming on human T cell responses to mycobacterial antigens in helminth-exposed individuals before and after bacille Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccination
Abstract
The protective efficacy of BCG vaccination against pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is highly variable in different populations. The reason remains to be elucidated. This study aims to investigate the possible effect of intestinal helminths on the immune response to PPD in naturally immunized or BCG-vaccinated humans. The study population was assessed for helminthic infection and those found to be positive were randomly assigned to either an …
Authors
Elias D; Wolday D; Akuffo H; Petros B; Bronner U; Britton S
Journal
Clinical & Experimental Immunology, Vol. 123, No. 2, pp. 219–225
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
December 20, 2001
DOI
10.1046/j.1365-2249.2001.01446.x
ISSN
0009-9104