Immunological Analysis of Parasite Molecules

  • Michael T. Rogan
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Abstract

The interaction between parasites and the host immune system is a complex series of events which may contribute to the death of existing parasites or those of a challenge infection; or produce immunopathological reactions which are detrimental to the host. Additionally, analysis of the acquired immune response to a parasitic infection may be of diagnostic importance, indicating that a person or animal has been exposed to a particular parasite.

Keywords

Antibody Conjugate Echinococcus Granulosus Popliteal Lymph Node Immunological Analysis Parasite Antigen 
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