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Helminth-Bacterial Interactions: Cause and Consequence.

Alexis Rapin¹, Nicola L Harris²

¹Global Health Institute, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Lausanne, Switzerland.

Trends in Immunology

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Intestinal helminths and gut microbes interact, influencing host health. This complex relationship can shift the balance, potentially benefiting the host or parasite, with significant impacts on the host

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Area of Science:

Microbiology
Parasitology
Immunology

Background:

Mammalian intestines host a complex ecosystem of helminths and microbes.
Evolutionary cohabitation suggests intricate interactions between these partners.
The 'ménage à trois' dynamic between host, helminth, and microbiome is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of intestinal helminths on the mammalian gut microbiome.
To understand the consequences of these interactions for host and parasite.

Main Methods:

Analysis of host-helminth-microbiome interactions.
Review of recent scientific literature on helminth infections and gut microbiota.

Main Results:

Intestinal helminth infections significantly alter the gut microbiome composition.
These alterations can have varied consequences for the host's health and well-being.
The interactions can create an imbalance favoring either the host or the parasite.

Conclusions:

Helminth infection profoundly impacts the intestinal microbiome.
This tripartite relationship has significant implications for all involved partners.
Further research is needed to fully elucidate these complex interactions and their health outcomes.