Immunity to Onchocerca spp. in animal hosts

D. Abraham, R. Lucius, Alexander J. Trees

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Abstract

This review summarizes research using Onchocerca spp. in chimpanzees, cattle and mice to gain insight into the protective immune response to the filarial worm Onchocerca, volvulus in humans. In addition, Acanthocheilonema viteae has been evaluated as a surrogate filarial worm for studying immunity to the infection. Immune mechanisms controlling these infections are described and initial success using recombinant antigen vaccines in these models is reviewed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)164-171
Number of pages8
JournalTrends In Parasitology
Volume18
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2002

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