Pathogenesis of Schistosoma mansoni infection
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
;
87(supl.4): 337-40, 1992.
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in English
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RESUMO
In this paper a discussin is made on the pathogenesis of schistosomiasis mansoni in mice, presented from the perspectives of "processes", "mediators", "strategies for study" and vasculitis are discussed. The role of mediators, including cells, antibodies and immune complexes, cytokines and distal mediators is commented as related to the pathological processes occuring in schistosomiasis. Finally, strategies for study are presented, followed by a discussion on the etiopathogenesis of the different clinical stages and pathologic manifestations of schistosomiasis mansoni
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Main subject:
Schistosoma mansoni
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Schistosomiasis mansoni
Type of study:
Etiology study
Limits:
Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
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Parasitology
Year:
1992
Type:
Article
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