Schistosomiasis and HIV in rural Zimbabwe: efficacy of treatment of schistosomiasis in individuals with HIV coinfection
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There is evidence from experimental models that the praziquantel-induced clearance of schistosomiasis is dependent on the host's immune response. Consequently, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related immunodeficiency may impair the effect of praziquantel treatment.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Clinical Infectious Diseases |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| Pages (from-to) | 1781-9 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISSN | 1058-4838 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2006 |
- Adult, Anthelmintics, Antigens, Helminth, CD4 Lymphocyte Count, Feces, Female, HIV Infections, Humans, Male, Parasite Egg Count, Praziquantel, Schistosomiasis, Viral Load, Zimbabwe
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