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  • The thymus is crucial for T-cell development.
  • Malaria infection disrupts thymic structure and function, weakening immune responses.

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  • To investigate the mechanisms of thymic atrophy during Plasmodium chabaudi AS infection.
  • To analyze cellular and molecular changes in the thymus at different parasitemia stages.

Main Methods:

  • Monitoring thymus weight and cellularity.
  • Histological analysis and apoptosis assessment.
  • Measuring serum cytokine and chemokine levels.

Main Results:

  • Thymic atrophy observed, characterized by decreased weight and cellularity, particularly DP and SP thymocytes.
  • Increased apoptosis and cortical shrinkage in the thymus.
  • Elevated serum cytokines (IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-6) and chemokines (CXCL9) correlated with atrophy.
  • Early thymocyte release into spleen observed.
  • Thymus recovered structure and cellularity post-parasitemia.

Conclusions:

  • Plasmodium chabaudi AS infection induces significant thymic atrophy and dysfunction.
  • Inflammation and altered immune cell behavior contribute to thymic changes.
  • Prolonged parasitic burden can lead to lasting immune impairment despite thymus recovery.