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[Bilharziasis and human immunodeficiency virus infection in Congo]
M Y N'Zoukoudi-N'Doundou1, I Dirat, J J Akouala
1Laboratoire d'Epidémiologie des Grandes Endémies Tropicales, Brazzaville, Congo.
Medecine Tropicale : Revue Du Corps De Sante Colonial
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection appears to limit schistosome development and reduce antibody production in affected individuals. This study found lower schistosome infection rates and egg counts in HIV-positive participants.
Area of Science:
- Tropical medicine
- Infectious diseases
- Parasitology