Gastrointestinal immune responses in HIV infected subjects
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
; 91(3): 363-366, May-Jun. 1996.
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in En
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| ID: lil-319861
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ABSTRACT
The gut associated lymphoid tissue is responsible for specific responses to intestinal antigens. During HIV infection, mucosal immune deficiency may account for the gastrointestinal infections. In this review we describe the humoral and cellular mucosal immune responses in normal and HIV-infected subjects.
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Main subject:
HIV Infections
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Digestive System
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
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PARASITOLOGIA
Year:
1996
Type:
Article