Effect of oxamniquine and praziquantel on cell mediated immunity in intestinal bilharziasis

ABSTRACT

Fifty-three cases with pure active intestine hepatic S. mansoni infection were studied. Cell mediated immunity was evaluated by intradermal skin test [immediate, Arthus and delayed] using adult schistosomal antigen, PPD and Candida antigen before and 15 days after treatment with either oxaminiquine or praziquantel therapy. The relation between intensity of infection by egg count and schistosomal intradermal tests was also studied. The results were discussed