Protein malnutrition impairs the immune control of Trichinella spiralis infection

It is known that the immune system is affected by malnutrition causing a higher susceptibility to infections [1]. Malnutrition and gastrointestinal nematode infections are chronic diseases that often co-exist in individuals from developing countries [2].

Source: Nutrition - October 24, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Cecilia C. Vila, Mar ía P. Saracino, Guido H. Falduto, Marcela A. Calcagno, Stella M. Venturiello, Anabel N. Pallaro, Pablo C. Baldi Source Type: research